The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (PMMI)

Sustainability, supply chain, labour shortages contribute to EoL machinery market growth

End of Line (EoL) machinery – a USD $4.42 billion industry – accounts for nearly 47 percent of the United States packaging machinery market with steady growth forecast through 2026, according to the newly released 2021 End-of-Line Equipment Purchasing Trends and Design Insights white paper produced by PMMI Business Intelligence.

Business

2021 packaging machinery trends are evolutionary rather than revolutionary

A new report from PMMI (the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies) Business Intelligence highlights the seven trending areas in the US packaging machinery market, which are likely trending around the world as well. There’s nothing really new or eye-opening on the list, rather, they are trends that have been emerging over several years, and all quite rapidly.

Equipment & packaging

The shifting landscape of beverage preferences & packaging needs

In one of the first sessions to take place during Pack Expo Connects, Tom Reimer, director of education at the International Society of Beverage Technologists’ (ISBT) Beverage Institute, offered an overview of the overall non-alcoholic beverage industry.

Equipment & packaging

CPA added to Association Partner Program for Pack Expo Connects

CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers, has announced its participation at Pack Expo Connects 2020.

Business, Equipment & packaging

Institute of Packaging Professionals joins Association Partner Program for Pack Expo Connects

IoPP will be taking part in two educational events during the Pack Expo Connects show.

Business, Equipment & packaging

PMMI cancels PACK EXPO, launches digital event

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is cancelling its PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO for the first time in its 60-plus year history.

Business, Equipment & packaging

OpX Leadership Network releases new guidance for conducting virtual FATs

The OpX Leadership Network (founded by PMMI) has released best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs) during the pandemic.

PMMI prevails in lawsuit fighting fraudulent use of Pack Expo logo

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has won a lawsuit against Data Marketers Inc doing business as LogiChannel for trademark infringement, false association advertising and unfair competition.

Business

ProFood World moves award presentations to Pack Expo International

With the support of PMMI, ProFood World will recognise winners of the Sustainability Excellence in Manufacturing Awards and the Manufacturing Innovation Awards at Pack Expo International and Healthcare Packaging Expo in Chicago, from 8-11 November 2020.

EXPO PACK México cancelled

In response to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and in following the recommendations of the Mexico Ministry of Health, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has cancelled its EXPO PACK México event.

What’s in your sustainability tool kit?

Brands and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need to ensure that they are keeping up with environmentally sound practices and maintaining their commitment to sustainability. As such, there are key considerations for brands and OEMs implementing eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Business, Sustainability

Augmented reality and the smart factory

How manufacturers use mixed reality tools to troubleshoot, increase efficiency and train employees. By Bryan Griffen