Processing and packaging are necessary in almost every industry, from automotive to tobacco. That's why PACK EXPO 2012 will be the largest edition of the trade show since 2002.

According to the trade show's website, "For four full days, PACK EXPO International 2012 brings together more than 46,000 buyers from all over the globe and 1,800-plus leading suppliers, showcasing state-of-the art materials, machinery and methods for packaging and processing in every market." More than 1.1 million square feet of space will be dedicated to a record 1,800+ exhibitors displaying the freshest packaging and processing innovations.

The October 28 - 31, 2012 event will take place in Chicago, Illinois. To make it easier for attendees to find solutions for their particular needs, PACK EXPO will feature five industry pavilions: The Processing Zone, The Brand Zone, The Pharmaceutical Pavilion, The Confectionery Pavilion, and The Reusable Packaging Pavilion.

Furthermore, this year's event will highlight suppliers who offer sustainable solutions. Eco-friendly trade show packages will feature the green PACK EXPO logo.

In early 2009, the average price for gas in the United States was just $1.61 per gallon. Today, that's more than doubled; the mean price per gallon is now up to $3.25. With that in mind, it's understandable that the Recreational Vehicle (RV) industry has suffered over the past few years.

But today in Louisville, Kentucky, RV corporate leaders and dealers are meeting at the Kentucky Exposition Center to celebrate the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association's 49th annual national trade show and revitalize interest in the RV industry.  According to the Indianapolis Star, the trade show event was kicked off this morning with a speech by U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. 

Most importantly, the trade show will focus on "an array of RVs that are smaller, lighter and more fuel efficient than past models." The updated RVs will be showcased by manufacturers who look forward to showing off their environmentally-friendly designs.