Indiana Meat Packers & Processors Association

Supplier registrations are still rolling in for the 2025 Convention so this list will most certainly grow but let’s give a shout out to our sponsors so far!

The excitement is really building for convention! ...

We had a wonderful time at our Family Fall Gathering over the weekend! Thank you to everyone who came out for a great day!
A special thank you to knobstone.flowerfarm for hosting at such a beautiful location!

And thank you to our sponsors for supporting IMPPA and our event
Kerres USA
Globe Casing Company
VC999 Packaging Systems

Now let’s start thinking about Convention! Make your plans now for March 20-22, 2025 in Evansville, IN. We’ll be teaming up with Kentucky Association of Meat Processors for a don’t miss event! ...

Our Fall 2024 event is right around the corner!
Let’s take a look at the great time had last year!

These fall events are great for meeting people and networking with members and suppliers! They are more laid back than conventions but offer a lot of fun and opportunities!

We hope to see you Sept 7, 2024!

Kentucky Association of Meat Processors ...

📢 Attention Packers! 📢

Registration to the 2024 IMPPA & IAMP Joint Convention is due 2/1/24. Visit the IMPPA website at https://imppa.org/2024-imppa-iamp-joint-convention/ for hotel information, convention agendas, trade show, cured meat show and more! ...

🌭 Back by popular demand... the Pub & Grub Crawl! 🍻

The Indiana Meat Packers had such a great time at the Pub & Grub Crawl during the 2023 IMPPA & IAMP joint convention in Illinois.... that they decided to have "ROUND 2" in Indiana!

We will spend Thursday evening of the convention traveling to three breweries/pubs where dinner and drinks will be at the packers & suppliers` discretion. A chartered bus will continuously travel to all locations (The Coachman, Nigh Brewing, Brew Link Brewing), all just minutes from the hotel.

Come join the fun!

For more convention information, visit the IMPPA website. ...

Make sure you have your hotel rooms reserved by 1/21/24 to enjoy the discounted rates!

Visit the IMPPA website for hotel information, convention agendas, trade show, cured meat show and more! ...

Bring your cured products and see how they shape up compared to other packer products from Indiana and Illinois!

Let our experienced judges give you suggestions and tips on ways to make your products stand out in the crowd. Visit the IMPPA website for trade show, cured meat show, registration paperwork and more! ...

⚡ Supplier Electrical Reservations Due 1/29/24! 🔌
Contact Make at Markey’s to reserve your electrical needs for the trade show.
mschneider@markeys.com or 317-500-6132 ...

The IMPPA & IAMP Joint Convention will host a fantastic Thursday, Pre-Convention Workshop!

Some items on the agenda to discuss and demo are:
🐷 Jeros Dishwasher – McCarthy Equipment
🐮 Whizard Knives – Bettcher
🐷 Stuffer & Linker – Handtmann
🐮 Natural Casings – Quality Casings
🐷 REX Portion Cutter – High Plains Frontier Supply
🐮 Stunner & Scalder – UltraSource
🐷 Smokehouse – Scott Pec
🐮 Patty Machine – Biro Manufacturing Company
🐷 Smashburger Patty Machine – Handtmann
🐮 Double Clipper – Poly-Clip

Come enjoy the education and fun! Visit the IMPPA website for hotel information, convention agendas, trade show & cured meat show information and more! ...

The 2024 IMPPA & IAMP Joint Convention will host multiple educational sessions based on maximizing machinery and efficiencies.

Check out our sessions and presenters!
🔵 Dr. Ryan Cox, University of Minnesota
🔵 David Zarling, Niche Meat Processors Assistance Network
🔵 Mike Lorentz, Lorentz Meats
🔵 Chris Young, American Association of Meat Processors
🔵 Bob Culler, Culler Consulting
🔵 Tom Katen, Retired, Cargill
🔵 Christi Southerland, Prosperity Ag
🔵 Greg Gunthrop, Gunthrop Farms
🔵 Chris Roper, Flower Hill

Visit the IMPPA website for more convention information! ...

The IMPPA & IAMP Joint Convention has TONS of advertising opportunities! Get YOUR NAME in front of a multitude of processors!

Platinum Sponsorship even includes preferential booth placement in the trade show!

🐷 Platinum Sponsorship- $2,000.00
Preferential booth assignments.
Company logo on custom-made lanyards.
Company logo on the back of the nametags.
Company name listed on the convention pamphlet.
Additional signage stating sponsorship level at the trade show.
Multiple announcements made throughout the convention, thanking all of our sponsors.

🐮 Gold Sponsorship- $1,000.00
Company logo on the back of the nametags.
Company name listed on the convention pamphlet.
Additional signage stating sponsorship level at the trade show.
Multiple announcements made throughout the convention, thanking all of our sponsors.

🐑 Silver Sponsorship- $800.00
Company name listed on the convention pamphlet.
Additional signage stating sponsorship level at the trade show.
Multiple announcements made throughout the convention, thanking all of our sponsors.

🦌 Bronze Sponsorship- $500.00
Company name listed on the convention pamphlet.
Additional signage stating sponsorship level at the trade show.
Multiple announcements made throughout the convention, thanking all of our sponsors.

Convention Registrations, including Sponsorship Opportunities, due to the IMPPA office by 1/8/24. ...