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End of the Line Video Series: Mole Mapping, Career Development, and Robots vs. Human Labor

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

July 27, 2026

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BMG Expands Leadership Team

BMG appointments across finance, operations, marketing, sales, aftermarket services, and lean manufacturing aim to support growth in thermoforming packaging and automation.

July 20, 2026

End of the Line Video Series: More Humanoid Robots, One-Handed Rx Bottles, and an NAW Trial Re: EPR

Watch as some of the PMG editors sit down and talk about trends, insights, and the cool things that pass by our desks.

July 20, 2026

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Business Intelligence

How a Shrinking Cattle Herd is Steering Machinery Spend

Tight beef supply and labor scarcity are pushing processors toward poultry and yield-focused automation.

July 17, 2026

US Processing Machinery Forecast chart showing Meat & Poultry value in millions from 2024 to 2030, with projected growth rates

From Classroom to Career: Bridging the Manufacturing Skills Gap

How ROOTS Education is helping packaging and processing OEMs develop tomorrow’s automation talent today.

July 13, 2026

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unPACKed Podcast: Connecting Students with Industry at PACK EXPO

Listen as Kate Torrence shares PMMI's approach to connecting students, schools, and the industry at large at PACK EXPO.

July 9, 2026

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Next Gen AMRs Adapt to Labor Constraints

The next generation of OMRON Robotics' flagship LD Series adds payload, speed, and 360-degree safety in a smaller footprint.

June 24, 2026

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Orchestration Software Educates and Coordinates

Rockwell Automation’s software connects machines, robots, and enterprise systems—and puts operators of all skill levels in the driver's seat.

June 22, 2026

Factory Talk Orchestration allows simple coordination for AMRs regardless of manufacturer or controls platform.

The Innovation Blind Spot: Why OEM Leaders and Teams Don't Agree on the Problem

Packaging and processing OEMs overwhelmingly call innovation a top priority, but leaders and their teams disagree on what's actually holding it back—and that disconnect may be the real barrier.

June 19, 2026

Bar chart showing biggest barriers to innovation: day-to-day operational demands at 75%, unsure of customer wants at 41%, finding and retaining talent at 38%.

Dan Zimmerman Promoted to GM of Eriez‑USA

Longtime employee Zimmerman will oversee Eriez's U.S. operations, including manufacturing, supply chain, commercial strategy, and financial performance.

June 18, 2026

Business Intelligence

Future-Ready, Not Future-Proof: Why Manufacturers Are Betting on Resilience

Packaging and processing leaders have stopped trying to predict every disruption. Instead, they're building operations and partnerships that recover faster.

June 12, 2026

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Ossid Welcomes Ryan Stockton as Associate Sales Representative

Ossid, a ProMach brand

Stockton aims to support growth and customer relationships in the Mid-Atlantic region while promoting Ossid's portfolio of tray packaging, thermoforming, and labeling solutions.

June 8, 2026

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PMMI Welcomes 82 New Member Companies in 2026

The PMMI Board of Directors has approved the induction of 82 new companies for PMMI membership.

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The Spec Fight OEMs Didn’t Know They Were In

unPACKed Podcast episode featuring Heather Turner discussing EPR, design and recycling with Dow

unPACKed Podcast: EPR, Design, and Recycling: Advancing Circularity with Dow

Busy trade show exhibition floor with multiple vendor booths, attendees in business attire, and corporate signage including DataSource, Accu-Seal, and Urani branding.

PACK EXPO International 2026 Brings the Future of Packaging and Processing to Chicago

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End of the Line Video Series: Sustainability Updates from SPC, Pepsi's Financial News, and More

Products

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Meech Debuts New Long-range Ionising Solution for Labelling and Packaging at PACK EXPO

Meech will showcase its solutions, including the Hyperion 973IPS long-range ionizing bar, 994 IML static pinner, and CyClean-R non-contact web cleaning system, in Booth N-4627.

NETZSCH to Highlight Wide Range of Sanitary Pumps at PACK EXPO International 2026

JBT Marel Brings Expanded End-to-end Processing and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO 2026

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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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A Guide to Evaluating Linear Track & Planar Systems

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AI Hits the Plant Floor