Luxe Pack New York will take place on May 15-16, at The Altman Building and Metropolitan Pavilion, at 135 West 18th Street between 6th & 7th Avenues in Manhattan. More than 165 suppliers will be exhibiting this year, featuring luxury packaging for cosmetics/fragrance, personal care, food, wine and spirits, fashion/accessories, jewelry/watches and more.

The show has expanded to two floors to accommodate additional exhibitors this year – and it’s nearly two dozen more than in 2012. On the second floor, “The Gallery” will house exhibitors, plus a new seminar room, in its 8,500 square-foot space.

“We’re delighted Luxe Pack New York is expanding this year to accommodate more exhibitors” said Nathalie Grosdidier, the show’s executive director. “As we grow, we remain dedicated to innovation. Our goal is to present the most comprehensive line-up of packaging innovators so brands from all markets can find the right packaging suppliers and new ideas in just a few hours at Luxe Pack.”

The show will also feature beauty and packaging experts who will be participating in ten different seminars, scheduled to take place throughout the two days.

Plus – the show will feature these special exhibits:

Luxe Pack Innovation Forum: will showcase suppliers’ latest innovations, including sustainable products.

Toscara presents Luxury Packaging: a “photographic journey” and exhibit by luxury product specialists Gilles de Beauchene and Patrick Paufert.

Mintel’s Innovation Showcase: visitors will be able to see, touch and test the latest packaging concepts. Twice a day – at 10:30am and 2:30pm – Mintel’s packaging expert Dr. Benjamin Punchard will conduct an interactive product demonstration to showcase the latest packaging trends.

Material ConneXion Lab’s Pop-Up Materials Library: Material ConneXion’s global materials library is renowned for providing access and insight into today’s most innovative, advanced and sustainable materials. This pop-up Materials Library will enable visitors to explore this important aspect of design. The latest developments in materials will be featured alongside a selection of success stories and packaging examples.

Student Design Winners: The award-winning student designs created for the “Marc Rosen Scholarship and Education Fund for Packaging by Design at Pratt Institute” will be on display.