LEICESTER, Mass. -- Millbrook Distribution Services, based here, is expecting a record number of attendees for its third annual exhibit, Expo '97, at the Las Vegas Hilton, July 25 to 27.

ood suppliers at this year's event. A total of approximately 850 people, including grocery chains and independents, mass merchandisers, suppliers and Millbrook personnel will attend.

"This event brings our customers together with manufacturers to focus on the nonfood and specialty food markets, especially in terms of new products and building new business," Foute stated.

Keynote speaker will be Oren Harari, a management consulting expert, who will address issues of becoming a leader in a turbulent business environment.

Bob Sigel, Millbrook's president and chief executive officer, will give a state-of-the-industry report and outline opportunities the company will pursue in its core businesses.

Richard A. Bernstein, who is the chairman and chief executive officer of R.A.B Holding Co., a New York-based investment group, which acquired Millbrook from McKesson Corp. earlier this year, also will speak on Millbrook's future direction.