Pack Expo International 2026
See our machines like never before.
Join FORDS in Chicago for four days of packaging technology, big ideas and real conversations — plus the chance to step inside the FORDS machine range in VR.
Make an appointment with our team
Pick a time that suits you and we'll keep it free.
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Book your VR experience
Step inside the full FORDS machine range in one headset.
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Pin Booth N-6014 so you don't lose us in the North Building.
Add FORDSOctober 18–21, 2026 · McCormick Place, Chicago
Four days, one booth, and a headset that puts the whole FORDS range in front of you.
Move your mouse to keep the cap in play. It only rebounds off the walls — the floor is yours to defend.
Step Inside FORDS
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One headset. Many machines.
Explore FORDS equipment beyond the booth through our interactive VR experience.
Walk around our range of machines, see a full capping and sealing system running, and interact with the technology to get a closer look at the expert engineering.
Our team will be on hand to guide you through the experience and answer your questions. Whether you're getting to know FORDS or taking a closer look at your next equipment investment, this is your opportunity to explore like never before.
Book your VR experienceYour Packaging. Let's Talk.
A new packaging concept. A sealing challenge. Your next production investment. Bring it to Chicago and talk through the next steps with FORDS.
Develop your pack
Explore container, closure, and foil options with the team that understands how they work together, and what it takes to bring them into production.
Prove your process
Discuss material trials, seal testing, and commercial-grade samples. Get the evidence you need to refine your packaging before scaling up.
Plan your production
Talk through capping and sealing equipment, line integration, and ongoing technical support — with your application and production requirements at the center.
Meet Team FORDS
Talk directly with the people who help move your packaging projects forward.
Our commercial, customer experience, and technical services team will be in Chicago to discuss your application, answer questions, and help you plan your next steps.
Carms Grassi
Head of Customer ExperienceCarms connects packaging development with sustainability goals and the commercial realities that drive return on investment.
Chris Kennelly
Sales Director (Americas)Chris helps customers across the Americas identify the right capping and sealing equipment for their applications and production needs.
Craig Whitehead
Customer Programme ManagerCraig turns packaging concepts into practical engineering solutions, identifying potential challenges and guiding projects toward production.
Phil Grigg
Technical Service LeadPhil brings practical technical support expertise to keeping equipment reliable and production running smoothly.
How To Find Us
Join FORDS at PACK EXPO International 2026. Find our team, explore the technology, and try the VR experience — all at Booth N-6014.
View show floorplanDiscover Our Capping & Sealing Technology
Foil Capping Systems
Whether you need high-speed, high-specification systems to satisfy global demand or intermittent motion, pick-and-place machines for agile production, we've got you covered.
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Sealing Technology
From crimping to hermetic sealing, induction to conduction and linear to rotary — all possible in a range of speeds — our sealing systems set the standard around the world.
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Lab Equipment
Our range of Lab Equipment enables you to produce both low volumes and commercial grade samples in-house.
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Whether you're looking to develop a new packaging format, optimize your existing package or explore our range of commercial equipment, we'll guide you along your packaging journey.
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