The Southeast’s Hub for the Converting Industry
By Bobby Douglas, Associate Editor, Packaging Strategies Magazine
Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Attracting material converters and manufacturers across the Southeast's impressive array of industries, the Expo is expected to bring numerous exhibitors and hundreds of attendees.
One of the premier events for the converting industry, the event will take place on February 26, 2026, at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Located in one of the most accessible cities in the Southeast, Charlotte offers a streamlined experience for exhibitors and attendees alike. With a major international airport, a walkable downtown, and a strong base of converting professionals, it's the ideal setting for Converters Expo South.
At the event, attendees can expect to learn from a variety of converters, suppliers, and industry peers through exhibition booths and educational sessions. Converters Expo South is also a great place to form new industry connections and strengthen existing ones, as the event features ample opportunities for networking with an open show floor, a luncheon, and a concluding happy hour reception.
Converters Expo South will take place on February 26, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina. © 4kclips - stock.adobe.com
Education Session – State of Material Converting Expert Panel Discussion
One of the highlights of the event will be a panel discussion moderated by Douglas J. Peckenpaugh, Publisher, The Packaging Group, BNP Media. This expert panel will feature regional converters as they share firsthand insights into the evolving landscape of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
Key topics will include navigating Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation, addressing both domestic and global market pressures, and exploring the latest innovations aimed at meeting evolving consumer expectations.
Who Should Attend?
Converters Expo South is the perfect event for companies looking for:
- Contract manufacturers to help in all aspects of production
- Partners that can add unique value to the manufacturing process
- Printing, packaging, and testing services
- Expansion ideas and new equipment
- The latest in efficiency, techniques, advances, and more
Additionally, product developers looking for converters and manufacturers to create products, buyers looking to source or outsource a converting step or process, manufacturers procuring production line equipment or parts, and converting professionals with a desire to learn about new technologies and equipment, and network with peers, are all encouraged to register and attend.
Converters Expo South remains one of the biggest events on the converting calendar. With industry momentum entering another year of material innovation and operational modernization, Converters Expo South is poised to deliver a productive start to 2026 to converters across the region.
Don’t miss your chance to attend! To register for Converters Expo South and learn more about the event, visit www.convertersexposouth.com.
