G&D Chillers at PACK EXPO International 2026 September 23, 2026 Precision Cooling for Every Stage of Packaging & Processing PACK EXPO International is the largest packaging and processing event in the Western Hemisphere, and this October it returns to Chicago's McCormick Place — bringing together more than 48,000 professionals and 2,600 exhibitors across 40+ vertical markets. G&D Chillers will be there, connecting with packaging engineers, process line managers, and plant operations teams looking to keep production running at spec, shift after shift. For more than 30 years, G&D has engineered chillers that perform in the most demanding industrial environments in North America — and packaging and processing lines are exactly that kind of environment, whether the load is a single machine or a full production line. Why Cooling Is Critical to Packaging & Processing Even small temperature swings can throw off a fill weight, warp a formed part, or shorten the life of a seal. When cooling drifts, so does throughput. Packaging and processing operations rely on G&D for stable, dependable cooling across: Hot melt adhesive and labeling systems Laser coding, marking, and date-code equipment Control cabinets and electronics on the packaging line High-volume extrusion, blow molding, and converting operations Process water loops feeding filling, sealing, and finishing stations Why Manufacturers Choose G&D Manufacturers choose G&D because our chillers deliver: Accurate, stable temperature control for high-temperature and continuous-duty processes Rugged, outdoor-durable construction built for the realities of a working plant Low-maintenance reliability that keeps lines running between scheduled service Capacity options that scale from single-machine cooling to full production-line demand What G&D Is Showcasing at PACK EXPO At this year's show, we're featuring two platforms built for the full range of packaging and processing cooling needs: The ForgeLine HT Series — G&D's industrial-grade, air-cooled chiller line, engineered for the extreme demands of manufacturing, processing, and high-temperature applications. Capacities from 1–6 tons make it the right fit for equipment-level cooling: adhesive systems, coding and marking equipment, and control panels. The Vertical Air Series — complete, turnkey packaged chillers built for high-volume operations, with efficient semi-hermetic compressors and oversized vertical discharge condensers. Capacities up to 300 tons make it the right fit for central-plant loads: high-volume extrusion, blow molding, and full-line process water. Continuous-duty design built for the realities of the packaging floor: variable loads, long runtimes, and zero tolerance for downtime Field-proven industrial cooling engineering, backed by more than 30 years building systems for the toughest process environments Meet Us at PACK EXPO International — October 18–21, 2026, McCormick Place, Chicago PACK EXPO Booth # LL-9224 Held every two years, PACK EXPO International is the definitive packaging and processing event in North America, bringing together the equipment, technology, and expertise that keeps production lines running across food, beverage, pharma, and consumer goods packaging. If you're scaling a packaging line, evaluating new forming or filling equipment, or looking to eliminate temperature-related downtime, our team will be on hand to help you find the right cooling setup for your application. If you'd like to connect before the show, email VP of North American Sales andy.backer@gdchillers.com — he's been helping manufacturers find the right cooling solution for 20+ years. Here's to precision cooling for every stage of production.