Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) has ramped up attention on packaging this year with two exhibition firsts. The International Business Forum & Exhibition—Focus on the Beauty Supply Chain will debut at this year’s CPNA, July 12-14, 2015 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Additionally, the show will present this year’s winners of The Dieline Awards honoring packaging innovators through a pop-up installation making its first appearance at CPNA.
 
CPNA has announced that it is poised “to catapult the packaging, contract manufacturing and private label category to new heights.” Organizers say they have recognized that the event is home to entrepreneurs and located in the prime West Coast area, making the opportunity to develop this segment better than ever. As recognition of its key potential, the entire area dedicated to the supply chain has been moved to the forefront of the floor. With a key strategic location, unique dedicated projects and the right attendee profile, organizers say the event “is the only logical platform for the beauty entrepreneur to connect with suppliers.”
 
The International Business Forum & Exhibition (IBF&E) – Focus on the Beauty Supply Chain is a business platform for companies specializing in packaging, machinery, OEM and raw materials. It will give exhibitors there the opportunity to present innovative technologies and new projects to beauty professionals. A dozen unique packaging providers will be positioned in a highly stylized, prime location where they will take part in guaranteed one-on-one meetings with qualified buyers and dedicated marketing exposure. As part of the program, attendees will have the chance to participate in newsworthy conferences headlined by key executives from the beauty industry.
 
“IBF&E – Focus on the Beauty Supply Chain is a unique concept that combines an open high end expo environment with individual attention for featured exhibitors along with guaranteed meetings as well as elite packaging solutions for the industry’s top buyers,” said Daniela Ciocan, CPNA marketing director. “We also look forward to debuting The Dieline pop-up installation at Cosmoprof North America to amplify the voice of inspiration and creativity in packaging that is prevalent at our shows.”
 
International Business Forum & Exhibition (IBF&E) Focus on the Beauty Supply Chain will also be held in New York next September featuring 70 international exhibitors and buyers from the Americas.
 
The Dieline is an online platform that serves as the portal of information for top- notch packaging designers. The Dieline Awards is an annual event launched in 2010 to recognize the world’s best consumer product packaging design. An international panel of structural packaging, design, branding and consumer product experts judges the entries. Based on creativity, marketability and innovation, 39 winners across 13 categories are awarded and each will be showcased in a pop-up installation display located in a strategic area so all attendees at Cosmoprof North America 2015 can view them and draw inspiration.