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2011 PACK EXPO LAS VEGAS 6 September 26, 2011 SHOW DAILY Inspect, Detect & Separate New Inspection Conveyors • Whisper quiet • Easy visual inspection • Vibratory action flips product • Fast washdown Sponsors Join With PMMI to Present Gen. Colin Powell at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2011 D upont Packaging (Wilm-ington, Del.; Booth C-410) and Morrison who attend PACK EXPO—as ex-hibitors or attendees—and compete in a worldwide marketplace,” says Yuska. Gen. Powell will draw on his many years of public service when he addresses PACK EXPO exhibitors and attendees. The retired U.S. Army four-star general served as na-tional security advisor under Presi-dent Ronald Reagan and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Presidents George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton, and as secretary of state during Presi-dent George W. Bush’s first term. He has defied racial barriers as the first black secretary of state and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. “Colin Powell is a globally respected leader,” says Pedro Fernández, regional director, Americas, DuPont Packaging. “His approach to solving big problems, like those addressed by the America’s Promise Alliance, reflects DuPont’s own belief that collaborative partnerships are the best way to ad-dress problems that affect great Container Handling Solutions (Glenwood, Ill.; Booth C-3300) will serve as title sponsors for the first-ever “PACK EXPO Leadership Lecture” featuring General Colin Powell’s address, “Diplomacy: Per-suasion, Trust & Values.” “Exhibitors and attendees have expressed tremendous interest in this year’s keynote speaker, Gen. Colin Powell,” says Charles D. Yuska, president and CEO, PMMI. “It is sure to be a packed leadership event and this would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors.” Morrison and Dupont embraced the opportu-nity to be associated with the event, as did Gold sponsors Dorner Manufacturing Corporation (Hartland, Wis.; Booth C-3308) , Eastman Chem-ical, Kingsport, Tenn., and FOX IV Technologies (Export, Pa.; Booth C-3200) . “Gen. Powell has clearly dedi-cated his life to our country, and is a role model for any leader, military or civilian. It’s an honor to be a title sponsor for this event,” says Nick Wilson, presi-dent and owner of Morrison Container Handling Solutions, and chairman of the PMMI Board of Directors. The event will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center Tuesday, Sept. 27. A reception begins at 3:30 p.m., and will be followed by the leadership pres-entation lecture from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. “Gen. Powell exemplifies lead-ership, and he has participated on the global stage in a way most people never will. His experiences have given him a unique set of in-sights and perspectives that are pertinent to the industry leaders High Speed Packaging Feeders • Electromagnetic drives • Variable speed • Precise control X-Ray Inspection & Metal Detectors • Highest sensitivities • Dual beam and zone detection • Automated rejects TITLE SPONSORS numbers of people in funda-mental ways.” Gen. Powell is the founding chairman of America’s Promise Alliance, a cross-sector partner-ship of corporations, non-prof-its, faith-based organizations and advocacy groups that are passionate about improving lives and changing outcomes for children. The group launched in ProGrade Magnetic Separators • Xtreme strength • Low cost • 110 items for next day shipment GOLD SPONSORS 1997. His military and civilian hon-ors include two Presidential Medals of Freedom, the Con-gressional Gold Medal, the De-fense Distinguished Service Medal, a Purple Heart, a Bronze Star and the Soldier’s Medal. Gen. Powell also founded the Colin Powell Center for Policy Studies at his alma mater, the City College of New York. SD Visit Us at Booth C-1208 Booth N-3304. 888.300.ERIEZ • www.Eriez.com
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