Business

OPTEL Appoints Mikaël Lefebvre as President and CEO; Founder Louis Roy Becomes Executive Chairman

Louis Roy will focus on the long-term technologies that will shape OPTEL’s future.

November 10, 2026

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Operations & IT

Why Machine Builders Get Blamed for Automation Projects That Fail on the CPG Side

Yannick Schilly, author of The Superfit Company, says the cause of an underperforming automation project usually sits in the customer’s organization. He lists the sales-process signals that a customer isn’t ready, explains why open machine data underpins OEM service revenue, and describes what he needed from equipment suppliers during a plant turnaround in China.

November 10, 2026

Yannick Schilly introduced The Superfit Company at ALTIX Consulting’s Global Leaders Forum on Oct. 29, 2026, the day before the book’s release. Before co-founding ALTIX, Schilly spent a quarter century with automation supplier Festo, where he led the turnaround of an acquired plant in Jinan, China.

unPACKed Podcast: Keeping Leads Warm and Conversations Flowing After the Show

Discover why waiting until the show ends costs you money and how to capture momentum instantly.

November 9, 2026

Leisa Pickles discusses lead nurturing strategies in unPACKed Podcasts Exhibitor Edition episode

Sales & Marketing

Five Things Every OEM Should Have in Their 2027 Marketing Plan

Building long sales cycles, many decision-makers, and buyers who aren’t shopping yet into next year’s plan.

November 5, 2026

End of the Line Video Series: EPR Fees and Their Implications, a Biodegradable Face Mask, and More

Learn more about the EPR fee structure and why some companies are content in simply paying the fees. Also, a new face mask material that may aid in skin health.

November 2, 2026

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AI-Powered Sourcing for Packaging and Processing Equipment Builders

Learn how manufacturers can use historical quotes, cost data, and supplier performance to speed up quoting, protect margins, and make smarter sourcing decisions.

December 16, 2026

Sponsors: CADDi

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Boxon Strengthens Swedish Leadership Team

Björn Westberg joins as sales manager and Elin Torshed as customer fulfillment manager to improve collaboration across Boxon's sales, customer support and supply planning.

October 28, 2026

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Van der Graaf's Four-Decade Bet on Drum Motor Specialization

The North America-based OEM has built its business on one product—drum motors for belt conveyors—and on manufacturing every component itself.

October 27, 2026

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Meet PMMI's 2026 On the Rise Winners

These eight leaders have emerged as standouts at their companies and in the packaging and processing industry.

October 26, 2026

Sales & Marketing

Exhibitor's Corner: Why the Show Floor Matters More than Ever

Research shows that trade shows are twice as effective as digital connections at building genuine customer conviction and loyalty.

October 26, 2026

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The Automation You Can’t Staff

Smarter machines don’t add capacity on their own. Here’s what PMMI is doing to build the workforce that does, and why Schneider Electric’s support goes beyond sponsorship.

October 25, 2026

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Turning Supplier Cost Data Into Strategic Advantage

Learn how manufacturers can use historical quotes, part costs, and supplier data to accelerate quoting, protect margins, and make smarter sourcing decisions.

November 18, 2026

Sponsors: CADDi

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OEM webinar featuring supplier cost data strategy with speakers Anthony Sadarangani, Caio Santos, and Casey Flanagan on November 18, 2026

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Leisa Pickles discusses lead nurturing strategies in unPACKed Podcasts Exhibitor Edition episode

unPACKed Podcast: Keeping Leads Warm and Conversations Flowing After the Show

Discover why waiting until the show ends costs you money and how to capture momentum instantly.

From the President's Desk: Why PMMI Created PACK GIVES BACK Foundation

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End of the Line Video Series: AI Updates, Cybersecurity Threats and Attacks, and What's Old Becomes New

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Formulation Complexity is Driving More Investment into Processing Than Packaging Equipment

Five Things Every OEM Should Have in Their 2027 Marketing Plan

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AI-enabled X-ray Inspection Software Platform

At PACK EXPO, Eagle launches SimulTask 6, which offers food processors advanced image analysis, real-time production monitoring, automated reporting, and task-based inspection.

Box Dumper

Bradman Lake Showcases Next-generation Packaging Automation at PACK EXPO International

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Guideposts to Engineering the Modern Plant

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A Practical Guide to the Future of Automation

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