SuperCorr Expo 2012 a Big Success

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Final results now in for SuperCorr Expo 2012 clearly demonstrate that the event was a big success by any measure. Total attendance at the four-day conference and exhibit was more than 5,000, representing 52 countries from around the world, with 47% of attendees from box plants. SuperCorr Expo, held October 1-4, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga., was a joint venture of TAPPI and AICC. 

"The strong attendance and large number of exhibitors at this year's SuperCorr Expo clearly demonstrate the value this event provides for the North American and international corrugated container industry," says Larry N. Montague, TAPPI president and CEO. " A comprehensive program designed to interest and educate attendees from all areas of the industry, and an exhibit featuring the latest in manufacturing technology and box plant operations, made this a must-attend event for manufacturers, vendors, and anyone interested in this industry." 

Details on this year's event include the following: total number of exhibitors, 286; total exhibit space, 121,421 sq. ft.; total attendees, 5,050; paid conference attendees, 445; international countries represented, 52; attendees utilizing box plant group rate, 667; companies taking advantage of the box plant rate, 104; additional individual box plant or converter exhibit visitors, 1,399; exhibitor representatives, 2,184; proportion of box plant attendees to the total, 47%.

SuperCorrExpo is the largest corrugated industry trade show in the Western Hemisphere. Visitors get an up-close, hands-on look at the latest technology and innovation in corrugated box manufacturing and also participate in a wide range of educational sessions that provide attendees information on how to enhance the efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and profitability of their operations.

SuperCorrExpo 2016 will be held in Orlando, Fla. USA, October 17-20.  If you missed SuperCorrExpo 2012, please visit our site to view videos and photos of the Expo.