Tappi's exhibit floor space at PaperCon 2011 in May sold out

NORCROSS, GA, March 22, 2011 (Press Release) -

TAPPI has announced a sell-out of exhibit floor space for PaperCon, the largest and most comprehensive event in the global pulp and paper industry. This year's exhibit floor will be the most extensive since PaperCon's inception in 2008, offering concentrated access to the industry's newest products, services, innovation and expertise. Organized by TAPPI, the leading association for the paper and converting industry, the PaperCon Conference & Trade Fair runs from May 1-4, 2011, at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio area.

"We've carried the PaperCon momentum, fueled by a 60% increase in attendance for 2010, right into 2011 with an exhibit floor that is now 33% larger than last year," said Scott Springmier, Pulp and Paper Division Manager for TAPPI. "We're absolutely thrilled with the growth of PaperCon and what we are able to provide the industry in terms of technical content and networking opportunities."

PaperCon boasts the largest program of any industry conference, including over 150 speakers in more than 50 sessions, workshops and seminars. The program is organized by 30 member groups comprising more than 300 volunteers within TAPPI, including PIMA Management, Papermakers and Coating and Graphic Arts. Other highlights include a Sustainability Forum and Tissue Forum, as well as a two-day Maintenance and Reliability workshop.

In addition, the Recycled Paperboard Technical Association (RPTA) has joined PaperCon this year, bringing its Production-Technical Seminar that runs concurrently and is open to all attendees.

"When RPTA approached TAPPI to collaborate on PaperCon, we jumped at the opportunity to bring attendees yet another option for expanding their technical knowledge," commented TAPPI President & CEO Larry N. Montague. "If content is king, then PaperCon wears the crown among industry events by combining the broad expertise of our members, sponsors, exhibitors, and related associations like RPTA."

In addition to a robust program and extensive exhibit floor, PaperCon offers a popular mill program that allows paper mills and corporate offices to send an unlimited number of employees to attend at any time their schedule permits.

TAPPI has created a waiting list for companies who may want to exhibit or explore the limited sponsorship opportunities still available. To join the waiting list or learn more about remaining sponsorship options, call 1-352-333-3345.

About TAPPI:

TAPPI is the leading association for the worldwide pulp, paper, packaging and converting industries and publisher of Paper360° and TAPPI JOURNAL. Through information exchange, events, trusted content and networking opportunities, TAPPI helps members elevate their performance by providing solutions that lead to better, faster and more cost-effective ways of doing business. It has provided management training and networking to the industry's leaders for more than 95 years.