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International Trade Show Assistance Program

PACKAGING MACHINERY MANUFACTURERS

Foundation Annual Small Business Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $10,000 per company per calendar year

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

International Trade Show Assistance Program

Overview: This PMMI member benefit provides reimbursement for first-time exhibitors at qualified international trade shows to help offset booth costs.

Geographic Scope: International trade shows outside North America

Award Details:

  • Up to $10,000 per company per calendar year

  • Reimbursement for floor space and booth decoration packages

  • Direct reimbursement to member after show within 15 days of receiving invoice
  • Eligibility Requirements

    Member Type:

  • PMMI General members in good standing only

  • NOT open to subsidiaries
  • Show Participation Requirements:
    1. First-time participating at that specific show, OR
    2. Returning after a hiatus of three show cycles
    3. Must be part of PMMI Pavilion (if applicable at the trade show)
    4. Trade show must be outside of North America
    5. EXPO PACK shows are NOT included

    Application Process:

  • Members must be approved PRIOR to requesting reimbursement

  • Funds applied on first-come, first-served basis

  • Can only apply for one trade show per calendar year

  • Maximum of two sister companies (same parent company, individual PMMI memberships) may apply for the same show in same year
  • Eligible Trade Shows

    Shows with PMMI Pavilions and approved independent shows including:
    3P Pakistan, Agroprodmash, AllPack Indonesia, Andina Pack, Anuga FoodTec, ANUTEC, CCE International, CFIA Expo, CIRCLEPACK drink technology India, EAST PACK Indonesia, Empack, Envase Eurasia Packaging, Europack - Euromanut, FachPack, Fispal Tecnologia, Global Pack, Gulfood Manufacturing, Hispack, IFE, Interpack, IPACK-IMA, Israfood, KOREA PACK, Pack Peru, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL, Packaging Innovations, PackEx India, PackPlus, pacprocess India, Pharmapack Europe, PPMA Show, PRINTPACK INDIA, ProPak Asia, ProPak China, ProPak India, ProPak Myanmar, ProPak Philippines, ProPak Vietnam, RosUpack, Saudi Agro-Food/Saudi Food-Pack, TAIPEI PACK, UPAKOVKA, and others

      Contact Information

    • Contact: Andrea Admana, Market Development Manager
    • Email: aadmana@pmmi.org
    • Phone: 888.ASK.PMMI

    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Contact Andrea Admana before applying to confirm show eligibility
    2. Receive approval from PMMI prior to requesting reimbursement
    3. Exhibit at the approved trade show
    4. Submit reimbursement request after the show ends with:
    - Invoice from the show for floor space and booth decoration
    - Proof of participation
    5. Receive reimbursement within 15 days of invoice receipt

    Key Requirements Before Applying

    • Pre-approval required: Members must be approved PRIOR to requesting reimbursement
    • Show eligibility verification: Confirm the trade show is on the approved list or contact Andrea Admana for additional shows
    • Member status: Verify PMMI General member in good standing status

    Reimbursement Details

    • Maximum: Up to $10,000 per company per calendar year
    • Eligible Costs: Floor space and booth decoration packages only
    • Timeline: Within 15 days of invoice receipt
    • Method: Direct reimbursement to member

    Important Restrictions

    • One trade show application per calendar year
    • First-come, first-served basis
    • Sister companies limited to two per same show per year
    • EXPO PACK shows not eligible
    • Trade shows must be outside North America
    • PMMI General members only (no subsidiaries)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businesses

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