Somos fabricantes de sustratos de película (BOPP) para aplicaciones de etiquetas, embalaje e impresión. En algunos mercados, nos consideramos fabricantes de papel sintético. Nuestros productos se fabrican en Estados Unidos y Japón. Los productos Yupo son excelentes soluciones sostenibles y pueden mejorar la reciclabilidad de los envases. | YUPO Synthetic Papers are a premium portfolio of substrate solutions intended for a variety of end use application. They are extruded from polyolefins and fillers. The process of extrusion occurs in our quarter-mile long manufacturing facility located in Chesapeake, Virginia. The various grades, weights and thicknesses of YUPO are a wound into jumbo rolls and further converted into either smaller rolls or sheets. After cutting and finishing has taken place, they are ready to ship to printers, coders and distributers for commercial and technical markets. | We are a world leader in synthetic label substrate technology. We are known for (IML) In-Mold Labeling this is our workhorse technology. However, we have amazing products for pressure sensitive, cut & stack, and liner-less labels. | Yupo is a BOPP (PolyProp) based film/substrate manufacturer that is domestically located in Virginia. Our products are used in many packaging applications especially those using rigid plastics. Our most popular products are in the markets of In-Mold Labels, PS Facestock, Linerless & Cut and Stack Labels. Our products are fully sustainable and we even have a brand new next generation line of IML products called “CleanSort” for blow & injection molding in which the label is removed during the recycling or regrinding process leaving the bottle or article free from any contamination from inks, varnishes or foils.Yupo is also popular in the printing world and is used on many applications from menus to maps to backlit wall displays and window stickers. We hope that you will stock by at Pack Expo 2025 and come say hello to us! | YUPO is a synthetic paper manufacturer that is a BOPP based film. YUPO’s printing applications have a wide range. Anything from large format signage to menus to window stickers to in-mold & pressure sensitive labels. YUPO products are tear resistant & waterproof and nothing prints like YUPO!
Worldwide Contractors Management
Worldwide Contractor’s Management (WWC)Founded in 2011 as Superior Training & Reliable Service and rebranded in 2016, Worldwide Contractor’s Management (WCM) is a global service provider specializing in technical support and project management for the bottling industry. Established by industry veteran Mike Perzel, who brings over 30 years of expertise, WCM has grown into a trusted partner for manufacturers worldwide.With a network of more than 150 contractors across the U.S., South America, and Europe, WCM provides specialized support from professionals with 5 to 30+ years of OEM experience. Our team includes advanced automation and programming experts focused on line balancing, efficiency improvements, and custom software development.Equipment Expertise Includes:KRONES (Blower, Labeler, Filler, Packer, Palletizer, Decal), SIDEL (Fillers and Blow Molders), SACMI (Labelers), Jones & Douglas (Packers), KHS (Fillers and Packers), and a variety of capper projects.Our Services:Full OEM line overhaulsOperator, mechanical, and management coverageEmergency response within 48 hoursMachine audits with detailed reports and OEM parts listsLine optimization and troubleshooting24/7 support for shutdowns and critical timelinesFlexible Service Model:WCM offers scalable solutions, from short-term support to full project management. Pricing is structured based on the level of expertise required—from high-level OEM specialists to standard operational and mechanical support.Leadership:Mike Perzel, Owner and technical lead, oversees large-scale projects and line improvements. Monique Amador, Operations Manager, manages scheduling, billing, and daily operations.Note: Worldwide Contractor’s Management is an independent service provider and is not affiliated with any of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) listed above.
Tech-Long
Tech-Long Packaging machinery is one of the leading machine suppliers to the packaging industry. Customized for your needs, we offer the most flexible solutions, first class quality, sustainable packaging solutions backed by a world class service organization. We provide either individual equipment, or a combination of different equipment as a turn-key solution to your industrial needs. Stretch PET Bottle Blowing Machines, Cap Manufacturing Machines and Complete Lines Turnkey Solutions | Tech-Long Packaging machinery is one of the leading machine suppliers to the packaging industry. Customized for your needs, we offer the most flexible solutions, first class quality, sustainable packaging solutions backed by a world class service organization. We provide either individual equipment, or a combination of different equipment as a turn-key solution to your industrial needs. Stretch PET Bottle Blowing Machines, Cap Manufacturing Machines and Complete Lines Turnkey Solutions
SMI USA Inc
WHO WE ARE SMI USA Inc is a company based in Atlanta, that is part of the SMI Group, one of the world’s largest producers of bottling plants and packaging machines. SMI designs and manufactures a wide range of bottling and packaging solutions able to meet production requirements up to 50,000 bottles/hour and used in countless sectors: food & beverage, household cleaning, personal hygiene, chemical and pharmaceutical industry.93% of the production is exported to 130 countries, where SMI operates through an extensive network of branches, agents and resellers, providing customers with technical and sales support.SMI’s target group is extremely wide and varied, ranging from middle-sized bottlers to multinational corporations such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Danone, Unilever, AB-Inbev and many more. MISSION SMI is a customer-oriented company, which, thanks to investments in human resources, particular attention to customer requirements, use of advanced technologies and great quality-price ratio has become one of the world’s leaders in the packaging machinery sector. VISIONSMI aims at strengthening its position of global player and satisfying the customer requirements in the best way possible, providing customized solutions strongly oriented to innovation. BESPOKE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEEDAn accurate design of a complete bottling line, an appropriate sizing of machines and equipment and a smooth running of the whole system are essential factors enabling the manufacturers of the food & beverage sector (water, soft drinks, edible oil, milk, etc.) to produce efficiently, to cut production costs and to achieve a good competitive edge on the markets they are focusing on. The design of turn-key systems is carried out by SMI by taking into consideration the most sophisticated and modern parameters in terms of machine size reduction, integration of machines or functions into multi-tasking units, ease of use, energy saving and running and maintenance cost reduction.Moreover, customers can count on a widespread and efficient after-sales service, that takes care worldwide of the setting in motion and the maintenance of SMI complete lines. OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITYEnvironmental considerations have never been as relevant as they are today, especially in the packaging industry. Good manufacturers are aware of the packaging carbon footprint and for this reason are constantly looking at sustainable packaging solutions, that do not get lost in the environment, but are instead recycled. SMI has constantly been investing in R&D in order to test innovative packaging materials, capable of combining functionality and sustainability, and above all to develop cutting-edge solutions for processing them. Some examples are represented by rPET (the preforms made of this material are processed by SMI stretch-blow moulders and integrated blowing-filling and capping systems), ARCWISE® cardboard (worked by SMI WP and MP packers) and 100 % recycled film (processed by SMI shrink wrappers). | WHO WE ARE SMI USA Inc is a company based in Atlanta, that is part of the SMI Group, one of the worldâs largest producers of bottling plants and packaging machines. SMI designs and manufactures a wide range of bottling and packaging solutions able to meet production requirements up to 55,000 bottles/hour and used in countless sectors: food & beverage, household cleaning, personal hygiene, chemical and pharmaceutical industry.93% of the production is exported to 130 countries, where SMI operates through an extensive network of branches, agents and resellers, providing customers with technical and sales support.SMIâs target group is extremely wide and varied, ranging from middle-sized bottlers to multinational corporations such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Danone, Unilever, AB-Inbev and many more. MISSION SMI is a customer-oriented company, which, thanks to investments in human resources, particular attention to customer requirements, use of advanced technologies and great quality-price ratio has become one of the worldâs leaders in the packaging machinery sector. VISIONSMI aims at strengthening its position of global player and satisfying the customer requirements in the best way possible, providing customized solutions strongly oriented to innovation. BESPOKE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEEDAn accurate design of a complete bottling line, an appropriate sizing of machines and equipment and a smooth running of the whole system are essential factors enabling the manufacturers of the food & beverage sector (water, soft drinks, edible oil, milk, etc.) to produce efficiently, to cut production costs and to achieve a good competitive edge on the markets they are focusing on. The design of turn-key systems is carried out by SMI by taking into consideration the most sophisticated and modern parameters in terms of machine size reduction, integration of machines or functions into multi-tasking units, ease of use, energy saving and running and maintenance cost reduction.Moreover, customers can count on a widespread and efficient after-sales service, that takes care worldwide of the setting in motion and the maintenance of SMI complete lines. OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITYEnvironmental considerations have never been as relevant as they are today, especially in the packaging industry. Good manufacturers are aware of the packaging carbon footprint and for this reason are constantly looking at sustainable packaging solutions, that do not get lost in the environment, but are instead recycled. SMI has constantly been investing in R&D in order to test innovative packaging materials, capable of combining functionality and sustainability, and above all to develop cutting-edge solutions for processing them. Some examples are represented by rPET (the preforms made of this material are processed by SMI stretch-blow moulders and integrated blowing-filling and capping systems), ARCWISE® cardboard (worked by SMI WP and MP packers) and 100 % recycled film (processed by SMI shrink wrappers). | WHO WE ARE SMI USA Inc is a company based in Atlanta, that is part of the SMI Group, one of the world’s largest producers of bottling plants and packaging machines. SMI designs and manufactures a wide range of bottling and packaging solutions able to meet production requirements up to 55,000 bottles/hour and used in countless sectors: food & beverage, household cleaning, personal hygiene, chemical and pharmaceutical industry.93% of the production is exported to 130 countries, where SMI operates through an extensive network of branches, agents and resellers, providing customers with technical and sales support.SMI’s target group is extremely wide and varied, ranging from middle-sized bottlers to multinational corporations such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Danone, Unilever, AB-Inbev and many more. MISSION SMI is a customer-oriented company, which, thanks to investments in human resources, particular attention to customer requirements, use of advanced technologies and great quality-price ratio has become one of the world’s leaders in the packaging machinery sector. VISIONSMI aims at strengthening its position of global player and satisfying the customer requirements in the best way possible, providing customized solutions strongly oriented to innovation. BESPOKE SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY NEEDAn accurate design of a complete bottling line, an appropriate sizing of machines and equipment and a smooth running of the whole system are essential factors enabling the manufacturers of the food & beverage sector (water, soft drinks, edible oil, milk, etc.) to produce efficiently, to cut production costs and to achieve a good competitive edge on the markets they are focusing on. The design of turn-key systems is carried out by SMI by taking into consideration the most sophisticated and modern parameters in terms of machine size reduction, integration of machines or functions into multi-tasking units, ease of use, energy saving and running and maintenance cost reduction.Moreover, customers can count on a widespread and efficient after-sales service, that takes care worldwide of the setting in motion and the maintenance of SMI complete lines. OUR COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITYEnvironmental considerations have never been as relevant as they are today, especially in the packaging industry. Good manufacturers are aware of the packaging carbon footprint and for this reason are constantly looking at sustainable packaging solutions, that do not get lost in the environment, but are instead recycled. SMI has constantly been investing in R&D in order to test innovative packaging materials, capable of combining functionality and sustainability, and above all to develop cutting-edge solutions for processing them. Some examples are represented by rPET (the preforms made of this material are processed by SMI stretch-blow moulders and integrated blowing-filling and capping systems), ARCWISE® cardboard (worked by SMI WP and MP packers) and 100 % recycled film (processed by SMI shrink wrappers).
SIPA North America
SIPA is the only supplier on the market offering you a full range of skills specific to the entire process: from the packaging design to the production of moulds, preforms and containers, up to complete lines, for food and beverage, chemical products, cosmetics, detergents and pharmaceutical sectors. Live at NPE:CHALLENGING PACKAGING production to prove our innovative design and TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES: one linear (SFL FLEX) and one rotary (XTRA) blowmolders producing highly demanding bottles
SIDE AMERICA CORP
PET Stretch Blow molding machines 50 years at Service of Industy PET bottle production up to 7 Gallons Returnable and one way Up to 18000 bottles per hour More than 800 machines running in production, all around the world. Direct sales and service from USA | PET Stretch Blow molding machines 50 years at Service of Industy PET bottle production up to 5 Gallons Returnable and one way Up to 18000 bottles per hour More than 800 machines running in production, all around the world. Direct sales and service from USA | SIDE is expanding its international presence with the opening of a new headquarters in the Americas: SIDE America Corp. This expansion reflects our strong and ongoing commitment to the American market.The establishment of SIDE America Corp. marks a significant milestone in our company’s history. This strategic move highlights our goal of building long-lasting relationships with American customers and contributing to the growth and innovation of the PET blow molding industry in North America.The new headquarters will enhance both sales and technical service capabilities across the United States, ensuring faster response times and greater accessibility for our clients.By incorporating the latest technological advancements, we deliver high-performance solutions with a dynamic and forward-thinking approach, always anticipating the future needs of our customers.Our new generation of PET blow molding machines includes a wide range of products that are increasingly demanded in global markets, such as:- 100% recycled PET solutions- PP bottles from preforms- 5 US gallon returnable PET containers- T-handle PET bottlesAt PACK EXPO, SIDE will present the new Series 3000, capable of producing up to:- 18,000 bottles per hour (bph) of 1.5-liter containers in 8 cavities- 7,000 bph for 1-gallon bottles in 5 cavitiesWe will also showcase our T-handle System, one of our latest engineering solutions for containers that require a molded handle directly from the preform. This system is the simplest solution available for producing containers with handles, as the handle is formed using the same blowing system, requiring no additional post-processing steps. Visitors will also see the new T-handle bottle now available in the market.Meet our full Americas sales team at PACK EXPO to explore the technical advantages of working with SIDE machinery.To schedule a meeting, please contact: Mr. Borja Asensio, Director for the Americas and Asia-Pacific – borja.asensio@side.es
SACMI USA Group
Sacmi, technological evolution since 1919.Sacmi Group heads over 80 companies in 30 countries that have achieved success in several businesses areas: from machines and complete plants for the ceramic, beverage, packaging and food processing industries to process control solutions and quality control systems. Sacmi has, over the years, invested heavily in technological research and innovation. That constant commitment is backed up by a capacity to work alongside the customer on international markets, acting not just as a supplier of machines and services but also an all-round plant engineering partner who provides true product and process innovation that is always one step ahead of the competition. Thanks to the capacity to provide ‘turnkey’ plant engineering solutions designed together with the customer – who can count on close support throughout the working life of the machine or production line – and far-reaching after sales assistance that covers all five continents, 87% of Sacmi’s sales are exports yet its technological and production core remains firmly in Italy, largely in Emilia-Romagna where the long-standing Imola headquarters is located. | Sacmi, technological evolution since 1919.Sacmi Group heads over 80 companies in 30 countries that have achieved success in several businesses areas: from machines and complete plants for the ceramic, beverage, packaging and food processing industries to process control solutions and quality control systems. Sacmi has, over the years, invested heavily in technological research and innovation. That constant commitment is backed up by a capacity to work alongside the customer on international markets, acting not just as a supplier of machines and services but also an all-round plant engineering partner who provides true product and process innovation that is always one step ahead of the competition. Thanks to the capacity to provide âturnkeyâ plant engineering solutions designed together with the customer – who can count on close support throughout the working life of the machine or production line â and far-reaching after sales assistance that covers all five continents, 87% of Sacmiâs sales are exports yet its technological and production core remains firmly in Italy, largely in Emilia-Romagna where the long-standing Imola headquarters is located.