Join us from February 4-6, 2025 at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort in Clearwater, Florida. Register two or more attendees at the same company and save 10% on your registration price. 

Start this year’s CPA  Annual Conference with an evening on the beach! Join us for music, raffles, games, and a wide selection of food and drinks while connecting with attendees.

The attire is casual beach apparel, so make sure to dress comfortably and wear appropriate footwear suitable for the sand. 

Learn more about the newest AI resource, CoPack Connect™.

With this new technology platform, CPA members will gain access to enhanced visibility and attract higher-quality business opportunities—all at no additional cost, a valuable enhancement to your CPA membership.

Attend the CoPack Connect and Your CPA Advantage session on Thursday, February 6th at 9:30 AM EST for a deeper dive into this resource along with your CPA membership.

Don't miss the How CoPack Connect Can Drive Business and Increase Visibility session for a detailed outline on using this tool to improve your business efficiency. 

Visit participating packaging equipment manufacturers in the Tampa Bay area. ENGAGE™ attendees are encouraged to contact the list of companies on their own and schedule personal visits on Monday, February 3rd, and/or Friday, February 7th. Schedule tours with up to 23 OEMs in the area!

We hope you could visit us at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Nevada this past week!

We enjoyed connecting with attendees and sharing our new AI-driven RFQ tool. Join us for our next show in Anaheim, CA for Natural Products Expo West March 4-7. 

Learn about the CPA Board of Directors on the Slate! Voting will begin at this year's ENGAGE Conference from February 4-6th, 2025 and will close March 31st, 2025. 

Please review the candidates and their bios before voting opens!

Attend this informative presentation for an inside look on Clean-in-Place (CIP) design considerations. 

What You'll Learn: 

• Introduction to CIP Systems: Understanding the basics and importance of CIP systems.
• Design Principles: Key considerations for designing effective and efficient CIP systems. 
• Best Practices: Tips and strategies for optimizing CIP processes. 
• Case Studies: Real-world examples and lessons learned.

Register for the session on Tuesday, February 18th, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST. 

CPA members now have access to information provided by AMERIPEN (American Institute for Packaging and the Environment), a lobbying firm whose mission is to be the leading voice for the packaging industry. For any additional information requests, please contact Ron Puvak at rpuvak@contractpackaging.org.

CPA Board Member, John Bialecki, has summarized the most recent information from AMERIPEN that might be of interest to CPA Members.

This month’s highlights include:

• Ameripen’s principal lobbyist provides updates on current state and federal packaging policy along with insights on what to expect in the coming year.
• Producers in general are slowly working toward EPR readiness, according to Resource Recycling.

Read John’s full report here.

All members can access the latest association news, events, and membership communications through the info hub.

Take a moment to view your account, pay a bill, and see the most recent association updates.

We wish you a happy and healthy 2025! 

CPA ENGAGE

Sheraton Sand Key Resort

Clearwater, FL

February 4-6, 2025

Natural Products EXPO West

Anaheim Convention Center

Booth #2305

Anaheim, CA

March 4-7, 2025

SNAXPO

Orange County Convention Center

Booth #1217

Orlando, FL

March 30-April 1, 2025

Aquestive Packaging Solutions

Beacon Group

Diversified Synergies LLC

ePac Flexible Packaging (Associate Member)

PE Labellers & Axon (Associate Member)

Saraya USA Copacking

Syntegon Packaging Technology LLC

If you would like to learn more about our annual sponsorship program reach out to Ron Puvak.