West Coast Expo
Join us in sunny Long Beach, California on February 25-26 for our West Coast Expo.
Schedule
(Subject to Change)
February 25, 2026 |
|
| 10:00am - 12:00pm | Board of Directors Meeting |
| 12:00pm - 5:00pm | Exhibitor Set Up and Move In |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | IAC Meeting |
| 3:00pm - 4:45pm | Education Sessions (distributors only) |
| 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Welcome Reception and Dinner |
February 26, 2026 |
|
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Breakfast Buffet |
| 9:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Exhibits Open |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Exhibit Reception (open bar) |
| 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Exhibitor Tear Down |
Recent Expo Reviews:
"A great opportunity to meet with suppliers, find out about new items and ask questions in person about current projects. Just helpful to get to see many in a short period of time." -Expo Member Attendee
"A good place to see and meet our large packaging distributor customers and to share new developments with the market." -Expo Exhibitor
Check it Out!
Henry Hoffman Scholarship
Open to high school seniors who are children of NACD member employees, this program awards seven scholarships annually. Learn more.
Packaging Terminology
Shrink Sleeves: A full-coverage decorating method that conforms to any shape, providing vibrant graphics and tamper evidence.
Injection Molding: A manufacturing process where melted plastic is injected into a mold to form precise, durable parts.
Induction Foil Liners: Liners that create a tamper-evident, leak-proof seal on containers using heat, pressure, and time (PHT).
Hot Runner Mold: A mold system with heated channels to maintain melted plastic flow, reducing waste and improving cycle time.
