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FPSA programs provide members with the tools to be more successful
Events
PROCESS EXPO
A supplier owned and managed show results in the best experience for attendees at the lowest possible cost to exhibitors.
PROCESS EXPO and PACK EXPO feature over 1000 companies displaying the latest technology for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical processing and packaging industries.
Platinum Sponsors:
FPSA's Conference is where suppliers to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industry connect, network and reinvigorate. Attendees can connect with their customers through councils in the meat, dairy, fruits and vegetables, confectionery, pharmaceutical and bakery industry segments. Ample opportunity is given to network with industry peers as participants expand their industry knowledge through educational business sessions and research roundtables. Attendees also reinvigorate themselves while enjoying social events, sports and optional activities.
FPSA Conference 2009
Wednesday March 11 - Saturday, March 14 2009
The Westin Kierland Resort and Spa
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Services
Industry Councils
Members from the same vertical industry segment make up the FPSA Industry Councils. Each council has its own board of directors, the opportunity to recommend programs and services specific to their industry sector and to influence the major programs of FPSA. Councils play a major role in shaping PROCESS EXPO, the program content of the FPSA Annual Conference, research activities, and international programs. FPSA currently has councils representing the following industries.
Bakery
Beverage
Confectionery
Dairy
Fruit and Vegetable
Meat Industry Suppliers Alliance
Pharmaceutical
3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc.
The Food Processing Suppliers Association supports food safety in manufacturing through participation as a founding member of 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc., a non-profit organization representing equipment manufacturers, processors, regulatory sanitarians and other public health professionals. Members of FPSA receive a 50% discount on all 3-A Standards. For more information about 3-A SSI go to www.3-a.org.
New - 3-A SSI Organizes New Pharmaceutical Equipment Standards Initiative
International Programs
FPSA is active in many international venues with the goals of promoting PROCESS EXPO to international food processors while at the same time assisting our members to be more successful in selling to this same group. These programs include pavilions in prominent tradeshows abroad, such as EXPO PACK/PROCESA, Pro-Pak China, and support of processor/partner events such as the Annual Conference of CANAINCA, the Mexican National Food Processors Association (May) and CANILEC, The Mexican National Dairy Processors Association (September). Through strong partner relationships with CANAINCA and CANILEC, the Department of Commerce's International Buyer Program, and extensive promotion overseas, FPSA delivers over 6,000 international buyers to PROCESS EXPO, providing valuable face time with this high level audience.
For more information on CANAINCA, click here.
For more information on the FPSA Pavilion in EXPO PACK '08, click here.
FPSA is also proud to endorse the USA/Canada Pavilions at Anuga FoodTec, Europe's top tradeshow for the food and beverage processing industry, taking place from March 10-13, 2009 in Cologne, Germany. Working in cooperation with the show organizers Koeln Messe, we have negotiated early bird discounts for members who sign up before June 15th.
For more information contact Veronica Woods at (773) 326-9922 or v.woods@koelnmessenafta.com.
Find Suppliers
Visitors to our website can search for products and suppliers with our new Find Supplier section. Suppliers can be found by both searching on broad product categories and by specific products. The search results provide the seeker with company name, address, phone as well as a live link to website and e-mail addresses allowing instant access and communication.
FPSA research topics are determined by our Industry Councils. Past research includes State of the Industry and Purchase Intent Studies. Join an FPSA Industry Council and become part of the process.
Annual Compensation Survey
Members can keep up-to-date on how they compare to similar companies in our industry with regard to employee compensation and benefits. The survey includes compensation information on sales, service, engineering and production positions, as well as general policies. It is a valuable benchmarking tool for management teams at FPSA member companies.