City: Traverse City

May 18, 2026
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Hagerty

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May 18, 2026
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Great Lakes Potato Chip Co.

We love potato chips – who doesn’t? So when we decided to make potato chips from Michigan potatoes right here in Traverse City, we knew they needed to be something special. How do we do it? Small batches, fresh, almost all Michigan potatoes and spices and a good, old-fashioned Midwestern work ethic. The result? One sensational kettle chip that stands up to the most demanding snack craving you can dish out.

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May 18, 2026
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Great Lakes Stainless

Metal fabrication specializing in architectural decorative metals. We work with stainless, steel, brass, bronze, copper and aluminum. We can powder coat, patina, blackened and painted finishes.

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Great Lakes International Trading

Founded in 1983 in Traverse City, Michigan, Great Lakes International Trading was built on a legacy of “sourcing the extraordinary.” For over 40 years, we have served as a premier global bridge between the world’s finest growers and your specific brand needs. We specialize in a diverse portfolio of high-quality dried fruits, edible seeds, and shelled nuts, offering a full range of conventional, natural, and organic items. Whether you are seeking bulk ingredients for wholesale distribution or high-quality products for retail or private label, we provide the expertise and transparent supply chain you require. Our mission is rooted in integrity and long-term partnership, ensuring consistency and excellence in every shipment. From staple ingredients to hard-to-find specialties, we bring the world to your doorstep.

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DC Norris North America

WE DESIGN, MANUFACTURE, SOURCE, INSTALL & MAINTAIN INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL PREPARED FOOD PROCESSING SYSTEMS OUR PREPARED FOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT PORTFOLIO INCLUDES: Process Kettles Woks Bratt Pans DCN Jet Cook Sous Vide Cook Tanks Recipe Control Rotary Tumble Chillers Vacuum Cooling Static Cooling Belt Tumble Chilling V-Mag/Tote Bin Loaders Drum Loaders Can Openers & Crushers Tray Filling Equipment Bag Filling Equipment Pot Filling Equipment Transfer & Holding Vessels The processing equipment manufactured by and sourced through DC Norris leads the global food production industry. So too, do our teams. Our commitment to partnership with our clients drives global food cultures forward. Together, we innovate to feed the world the best foods possible and to make continual strides in convenience and accessibility by improving efficiency, lowering cost, and minimizing environmental impact | ​DC Norris North America, established in 2015 and headquartered in Traverse City, Michigan, is the leading provider of industrial food processing expertise and equipment to manufacturers in the United States and Canada. As the North American branch of the UK-based DC Norris, which boasts over 50 years of experience in the food, beverage, and pet food processing industries, the company specializes in designing, manufacturing, sourcing, commissioning, and maintaining state-of-the-art food processing systems from the world’s leading machinery brands. DC Norris North America is the exclusive seller of DC Norris, BCH, Gilwood, and AE Mixers equipment in North America. ​Industries ServedDC Norris North America caters to a diverse range of industries within the food processing sector, including:​BeveragesConfectioneryDesserts & PreservesDressings, Relishes & DipsMeat, Poultry & FishReady MealsRice, Pasta & VegetablesSoups & SaucesFresh/Wet Pet FoodServices ProvidedDC Norris North America offers a comprehensive suite of services to support food producers at every stage of the production process:Process and Equipment Design: Collaborating with clients to develop customized processing systems that align with specific production goals and facility layouts.​Equipment Manufacturing: Producing high-quality machinery, including process kettles, Jet Cook™ systems, sous vide cook tanks, and more, adhering to stringent global standards.Equipment Sourcing: Leveraging partnerships with renowned brands like BCH to source additional equipment, ensuring clients receive the best solutions available.Equipment Integration: Seamlessly incorporating new machinery into existing production lines to enhance efficiency and minimize disruptions.​Equipment Commissioning: Providing expert commissioning services to ensure machinery operates optimally from the outset.​Process Equipment Spare Parts: Supplying genuine spare parts to maintain the integrity and performance of equipment.​Test Kitchen: Featuring a dedicated test kitchen for product development and process optimization, allowing clients to trial recipes and refine production techniques before full-scale implementation.​Global Reach and ExpertiseAs part of the DC Norris global network, DC Norris North America benefits from a wealth of international experience. The parent company, founded in 1970 by David Norris and his father Douglas Norris, has been at the forefront of the food processing industry for decades. David Norris played a pivotal role in introducing the cook-chill concept to food manufacturers across the UK and Europe, revolutionizing the ready-meal market. ​Client-Centric ApproachAt DC Norris North America, clients are partnered with experienced food production equipment advisors who guide them from the initial design phase to installation and beyond. This personalized approach ensures clients make informed decisions tailored to their unique production needs, ultimately enhancing efficiency and product quality. ​Contact InformationFor businesses interested in exploring DC Norris North America’s offerings before or after Pack Ex, the company can be reached at:​Phone: (231) 935-1519Email: mail@dcnorrisna.com

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CPM

CPM is on a mission to sustainably feed, fuel and build a better world. Our experienced team and family of brands are working together to make our planet a better place to live. CPM proudly serves various industries with our particle size reduction equipment such as lump breakers, roll crushers, and hammermills; densification equipment like pellet mills and briquetters; solvent extraction systems; and automation to bring it all together.Feed Solutions: CPM is innovating nutrition for people and animals alike – from equipment that creates feed for livestock to processes that enable the creation of edible oils and plant-based foods.Fuel Solutions: Our experience in processing agricultural material makes us a leader in renewable fuel production and our machines create wood pellets, firelogs and briquettes that provide cleaner-burning fuels.Build Solutions: We contribute equipment and processes to solve complex recycling challenges and promote the use of sustainable materials like aluminum. | At CPM, we have one mission: to feed, fuel, and build a better world. We’ve been in the animal feed industry for generations. We focus on building equipment that just runs. From pelleting to grinding to conditioning to cooling and more, CPM can meet the demands of almost every conceivable application. This combined with our complete automation and aftermarket solutions make CPM the world’s leading equipment and solutions provider to the animal feed industry. | At CPM, we have one mission: to sustainably feed, fuel, and build a better world. Our innovative solutions enable companies within a wide range of industries to create the things that improve everyday life for people across the globe. Our Biomass and Waste group is ready to help increase the profit margins of your operation. Our Briquette Presses and Pellet Mills compact and densify your sawdust and waste streams into a more valuable form. Firelogs, Briquettes, and Pellets have a large and growing market across the world. In addition, the densified waste will take up considerably less volume, saving you on storage, handling, and freight. Our Bliss Hammermills provide any fine grinding you may need as well. Reach out today to learn more!

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May 18, 2026
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CPM (Century, Extricom, Ruiya)

At CPM, we deliver advanced solutions that power performance across plastics, rubber, chemicals, and other engineered materials. Our portfolio includes high-output extrusion systems and full automation integration—engineered to give you the consistency, efficiency, and flexibility your process demands. But our commitment doesn’t stop with equipment. We back every solution with global parts availability, responsive service teams, and state-of-the-art audit programs that maximize uptime and extend the life of your investment. From tailored process expertise to lifecycle support, CPM partners with you to keep your operation running at its best—today and into the future.

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Cone Drive

Cone Drive is a global provider of precision motion control solutions engineered for the rigorous demands of the food, beverage, and protein processing industries. Our portfolio includes USA-made double enveloping worm gears known for their high torque and compact footprint—ideal for conveyors, rotary indexing, and packaging automation. For robotic and servo-driven equipment, our USA-made harmonic drives offer zero-backlash, high-precision performance in compact spaces. Our cycloidal drives deliver exceptional durability and shock-load resistance, making them a perfect fit for high-duty mixers, tumblers, and other processing machinery. Cone Drive’s slewing drives and bearings provide smooth, reliable rotation for rotary packaging stations and handling systems. Most importantly for the IPPE audience, our IP69k-rated stainless steel gearboxes are specifically engineered to withstand caustic washdowns and meet the highest sanitation standards, ensuring hygienic, corrosion-resistant performance in direct food contact and CIP (clean-in-place) environments. With over 100 years of experience, Cone Drive partners with OEMs and integrators to deliver custom-engineered solutions that increase reliability, improve hygiene, and optimize efficiency across packaging and processing applications. | Cone Drive is a world leader in precision motion control technology. We design and manufacture worm gearboxes, slew bearings and drives, harmonic gearing, and cycloidal gearing and drives. You’ll always find the right solution for your application with customizations, competitive lead times, and competitive pricing. Experience the Cone Drive advantage! | Cone Drive specializes in precision motion control solutions that power the heart of modern packaging and processing systems. Serving OEMs and automation integrators alike, our technology portfolio includes USA-made high-torque double enveloping worm gears for conveyors and rotary indexing tables, zero-backlash harmonic drives—made in the USA—for high-speed robotic and servo-driven applications, and cycloidal drives built for rugged, vibration-resistant performance in dynamic processing machinery. Our slewing drives and bearings provide smooth, reliable rotation for equipment such as rotary packaging stations and automated palletizers. At Pack Expo, we’re proud to showcase our IP69k-rated stainless steel gearboxes, purpose-built for sanitary and washdown environments in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical lines. These sealed, corrosion-resistant drives meet the industry’s highest hygiene standards while delivering long-lasting performance under aggressive cleaning protocols. With over 100 years of gear design and manufacturing expertise, Cone Drive offers scalable, application-specific solutions that elevate equipment reliability, maximize throughput, and meet the evolving needs of the global packaging market.

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Cone Drive By Timken

Cone Drive designs and manufactures advanced harmonic, cycloidal, and worm gearing solutions, as well as precision slewing drives and bearings. With more than 100 years of engineering expertise, we continue to push motion-control technology forward for the automation market. Our expanding portfolio of high-precision gearing empowers OEMs and system designers to achieve exceptional accuracy, performance, and reliability. At Cone Drive, you’ll find the right solution for your application—delivered with industry-leading quality and responsive lead times. | Cone Drive is the leader in double-enveloping worm gear technology, delivering high torque and shock load capacity in the smallest amount of space. Cone Drive provides gearing solutions for companies around the globe that serve leading industries including Satellite Communications, Solar, Packaging, Defense, Medical, Oil & Gas, and Metal Processing.

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May 18, 2026
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Cherry Central

Cherry Central is a farmer-owned cooperative that believes we are stronger when we work together. Today, Cherry Central comprises hundreds of small family farms. Just as our farmers have been innovating for generations, so is Cherry Central. Cherry Central is committed to the power of good. We lead with service, focusing on creating good and nutritious food. If there’s one thing we know, it’s that good and nutritious food has a direct and powerful impact on the health of people and the planet. Our food is how we will impact the world. Our industry, agriculture, is at the intersection of food and health. As a farmer-owned co-op, we’re in a position to support a sustainable food system. By working together with our farmers, we can provide innovative, accessible, affordable, and nutritious food to people all over the world. We love what we grow and know that you will too.

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