1-2-1 Expert Trail

WHAT IS THE 1-2-1 EXPERT TRAIL?

The Expert Trail is a self-guided tour, highlighting leading specialists across the show floor, guiding visitors directly to trusted sources of 1-to-1 advice and helping businesses navigate policy change, reduce waste, cut costs, and future-proof their packaging strategies.
 
Selected stands are spotlighted in our floorplan and marketing, making it easy to find authoritative insight. Each expert booth ensures knowledgeable staff are always available to provide clear, reliable guidance.

WHO'S INVOLVED?

Smithers | Stand Y160

For 100 years, Smithers has been providing accurate data, on time, with high touch to our clients. Founded in 1925 and headquartered in Akron, Ohio, Smithers is a multinational provider of testing, consulting, information, and compliance services.
 
We are a global market leader in producing packaging industry reports. These studies explore a wealth of cutting-edge packaging market trends with in-depth industry analysis and five-year market forecasts to enable companies to confidently make future business decisions.

BCMPA | Stand S134

The BCMPA, the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment and Logistics is a well-established trade association respected throughout the UK and internationally as the go-to destination for brand owners, retailers, manufacturers and e-commerce companies looking for outsourcing partners. With over 200 members across a number of different sectors from food, drink, personal care, nutraceutical, gift packing and more. Please come and visit us to discuss your outsourcing projects.

PackUK | Stand K60

PackUK is the Scheme Administrator for Packaging EPR in the UK. 
 
PackUK will shift the cost of managing household packaging waste from taxpayers and local authorities to those businesses who use and supply the packaging, applying the ‘polluter pays’ principle. In turn, it will boost investment into local recycling services: alongside Simpler Recycling in England and the Deposit Return Scheme for drinks containers, the packaging reforms will stimulate an estimated £10 billion investment in recycling services across the UK over the next 10 years, and in England alone, support up to 21,000 new jobs.

The Midlands Packaging Society | Stand B134

The Midlands Packaging Society proudly joins the Expert Trail with a dedicated stand offering practical guidance on real-world packaging challenges. Visitors are invited to engage with our volunteer-led team of industry specialists, bringing together expertise from across the packaging supply chain – from brand and retail to engineering, manufacturing, print, design, and procurement. Whether you’re seeking answers, fresh perspectives, or direction toward the right suppliers exhibiting at the show, our experts are on hand to help you move forward with confidence. Visit us at Packaging Innovations & Empack this February, Stand B134.

Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters | Stand X126

The Association for Roll-to-Roll Converters (ARC) serves as the global forum for the flexible metallizing, coating and laminating industry by providing resources, services and information. ARC collects and distributes information to increase industry knowledge, while fostering an environment that builds relationships and a spirit of cooperation between member companies worldwide.

BPIF | Stand Y150

 We are committed to invigorating a modern, progressive print industry. We inspire those within the UK print, packaging and graphic communication industries to see opportunities for growth. Our members form a diverse and influential community and together we ensure the industry’s voice is heard in Government.
 
We help solve business problems and drive strategic change providing the highest standard of support so our members can grow and develop healthy, sustainable and profitable businesses. Our experts specialise in offering practical, value-adding solutions for all areas of a business, ranging from HS&E and quality issues as well as giving advice and support on training, HR, legal and industry research.

GET IN TOUCH

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Casey McHugh

Conference & Community Manager

+44 (0)20 3935 6332

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Georgina Kantor

Marketing Executive

+44 (0)2031964392