First Hispanic woman in space headlines PMMI’s PPWLN breakfast
July 8, 2019
Ochoa will share her experiences as a history-making astronaut, including thoughts on driving change and building diverse, effective teams during her keynote address, “Exploring New Territory,” at Pack Expo.
U.S. manufacturing technology orders post modest gains in May
July 8, 2019
U.S. manufacturing technology orders rose to $378.4 million in May, an increase of 7.3 percent over the previous month, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Robotics Zone showcases innovation at Pack Expo Las Vegas
July 2, 2019
Robotic packaging applications on exhibit to help fight childhood hunger
hoopo & Polymer Logistics bring IoT tracking to the supply chain
July 2, 2019
The partnership aims to increase product freshness, reduce food waste, and cut costs along the supply chain.
PMMI awards $50,000 in scholarships to students of member company family members
July 2, 2019
Ten students received $5,000 scholarships from the PMMI Member Family Scholarship.
Binghamton University, Raymond Corp. and NYSEG partner to create more sustainable warehouses
July 2, 2019
The project is designed to demonstrate why a behind-the-meter storage system and controllable forklift charging can be beneficial for warehouse owners and the utility grid.
Reusable Packaging Association introduces new leadership team
July 1, 2019
The RPA Board appointed Michael Wasson to the role of chairman following his service to the organization as vice chairman.
Menasha kicks off summer intern program with community service
June 27, 2019
Menasha Corporation’s 35 summer interns are part of a formal company intern program and they work at various company locations throughout North America over an 8-week period.
PMMI awards nearly $70,000 in scholarships to students
June 27, 2019
PMMI Scholarship awarded to students at two-year colleges
Global Motion Control and Motor Market sees slight decline in Q1 2019 vs. Q1 2018
June 26, 2019
According to the Motion Control & Motor Association, part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), shipments were up 0.6% ($6 million) compared to the fourth quarter of 2018.
ProMach acquires STOCK America
June 25, 2019
The addition of STOCK significantly expands ProMach’s growing lineup of solutions for the retort room.
PMMI announces new features for Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019
June 25, 2019
Pack Expo Las Vegas 2019 (Sept. 23–25; Las Vegas Convention Center) co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2019, will debut five brand-new reasons not to miss 2019’s largest and most comprehensive packaging event in the world.
NAM survey: Manufacturing optimism dips in Q2 amid trade uncertainties, workforce shortage
June 24, 2019
A positive outlook for their business was registered by 79.8 percent of manufacturers in the second quarter, down from 89.5 percent in the first quarter.
PMMI: Global flexible packaging market poised to eclipse the $290 billion mark by 2023
June 21, 2019
With an estimated 3.9 percent CAGR, the market in the U.S. and Canada projects to achieve $44 billion.
PMMI recognized as one of the “Best Manufacturing Associations to Work For”
June 21, 2019
The CMA partnered with Best Companies Group, an independent research firm specializing in identifying great places to work, to recognize the top 10 manufacturing associations that go above and beyond for their employees.
Ongoing demand leads construction of new warehouses, says CBRE report
June 20, 2019
CBRE reported that there is more than 255 million square-feet of warehouse space under construction, with 70.2% of it being speculative. What’s more, CBRE said that based on data issued by CBRE Econometric Advisors, going back to 2015, warehouse demand has outpaced new construction completions by 169 million square-feet, with rents up 19.2% over that same period.
Expo Pack Guadalajara welcomed a record-breaking 17,000 attendees
June 19, 2019
Fourth edition of show hosts biggest crowd to date
Report: Heavy duty corrugated packaging market projected to expand 5% by 2029
June 19, 2019
Study reveals that e-commerce and the growing retail industry plays a crucial role in driving the heavy duty corrugated packaging demand.
Study: AS/RS market projected to reach 11 billion by 2024
June 19, 2019
The automated storage and retrieval system market is estimated to be USD 7.6 billion by 2019 and is projected to reach USD 11.0 billion by 2024, at a CAGR of 7.7% according to a study by Markets & Markets.
The new, digital face of systems maintenance
June 18, 2019
Using artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and predictive analytics, several advanced platforms are integrating maintenance with workflow to everyone’s benefit.