Affiliate Members of IIFA

PACKAGING, PROCESSING & LOGISTICS 2012
16 & 17 May 2012, RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin

The IIFA will have a designated pavilion at the Packaging, Processing & Logistics 2012 show which will take place on 16 & 17 May at Citywest, Dublin. Members will have the opportunity to exhibit in this area by booking a place with Marc Benoit on 01 903 6060/ +44 (0)20 8843 8821 or email marc.benoit@easyFairs.com.
For further information on visiting or exhibiting, visit www.easyFairs.com/PPL2012 .

Below is a press release from Eazy Fairs which describes in the even in greater detail:

“After two successful editions of PACKAGING IRELAND, easyFairs is delighted to announce the extension of this show to a full-service event encompassing the full manufacturing supply chain – PACKAGING, PROCESSING & LOGISTICS 2012. This unique event will enable manufacturers to access the full range of products and services required to take a product to market.

As an exhibitor, this brand new event will give companies the opportunity to demonstrate products, generate sales, make new contacts and get in front of key decision-makers from Ireland's major processing and manufacturing industries. As a visitor it will provide professionals in Ireland's major processing industries with a fast, straightforward and comprehensive overview of what's on offer in the marketplace today.

This new look event has been designed to cover the complete manufacturing supply chain including: processing equipment; innovations in measurement and regulation; pumps and valves; packaging solutions; coding; labelling; printing systems and technology; plastics and polymers; and transport and logistics services.

PACKAGING, PROCESSING & LOGISTICS 2012, which takes place on 16 & 17 May at Citywest, Dublin, is the perfect show for all those working in packaging, processing, operations, plant and production, through to logistics, distribution and supply-chain functions.

Already a number of companies have been quick to sign up for the new show. Duncan Wright, Sales Manager at Tapflo, says: “As Europe's largest manufacturer of air-operated diaphragm pumps and pumping systems, and with over 40 years' experience in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical and industrial pump industries, we are excited about the opportunities that PACKAGING, PROCESSING & LOGISTICS 2012 will bring to our company. The show will enable us to meet decision-makers from a range of relevant industries, and gives us a chance to keep up-to-date with the current needs and requirements of our customers.”

Managing Director of easyFairs UK & Ireland, Matt Benyon, comments: “In this day and age no one extends a trade show lightly, but our in-depth research within the packaging, processing, and logistics industries told us that an annual show was needed in Ireland, that offers a comprehensive approach to the supply chain from processing to logistics. We offer a show that is efficient, cost-effective and focused – you just turn up and do business.”

Companies interested in exhibiting should contact Marc Benoit on 01 903 6060 / +44 (0)20 8843 8821 or email marc.benoit@easyFairs.com. For further information on visiting or exhibiting, visit www.easyFairs.com/PPL2012.”

easyFairs and Premier Publishing announce collaboration on Packaging, Processing & Logistics 2012

Packaging, Processing & Logistics 2012 organizers eazyFairs have signed an exciting new agreement with business to business magazine expert Premier Publishing Ltd to collaborate on easyFairs' Packaging, Processing & Logistic 2012 show taking place on 16 & 17 May in Dublin.

Dublin-based Premier Publishing Ltd, founded in 1995, specializes in publishing business-to-business journals for specific market sectors including food and drink manufacturing, food service, environment, energy and pharmaceuticals.

The agreement will see Premier Publishing take an active role in promoting the show to potential exhibitors, in close partnership with easyFairs, which has previously organized the Packaging Ireland exhibition in Dublin, and which also owns a successful packaging exhibition portfolio across Europe.

Commenting on the deal Colin Murphy, Managing Director of Premiership Publishing, stated: "We're delighted to be working with easyFairs on Packaging, Processing & Logistics 2012. Market feedback is that there is a real need for a full supply chain event such as this show to service the requirements of the industry. By combining the three elements, the show will provide suppliers to the retail sector with a one stop shop to get their products to market."

In anticipation of another harsh winter, the Government has launched Be Winter-Ready, a campaign to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for severe weather during winter.

The Office of Emergency Planning has developed a website www.winterready.ie and a booklet "Be Winter-Ready" which outlines advice and information on a variety of topics concerning the Home, Clearing Snow, Water Shortages, Public Health and Safety, Flooding Advice, Road Safety, Schools, Farming, Business Sector and Contact Information.

As part of this campaign, the Department of Jobs, Enterprise, and Innovation and Forfás have prepared a Guide titled, "Business Continuity Planning in Severe Weather - Advice to Businesses on Preparing for Severe Weather". The document focuses on the potential impact to business and offers advice on key issues that should be addressed as well as suggesting measures to underpin business continuity. A practical checklist is included to provide businesses with a basic template which could help identify weaknesses in their business continuity plans. The Guide will be available on the www.winterready.ie website and others, including www.djei.ie.