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CPGs Experience Trade-offs in the Name of Sustainable Packaging

Higher production costs, diminished product quality, and lessened product production are some of the challenges CPGs say come with sustainable packaging shifts.

November 14, 2025

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Three Insights on Operator Training from CPG Leaders

Three CPG leaders shared about their efforts to upskill and empower operators, and how OEMs can better support that journey, at PMMI's Annual Meeting Tuesday.

November 13, 2025

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Turning AI Hype Into Hands-On Value for Manufacturers

As OEMs invest in AI, the National Association of Manufacturers warns that data, leadership, and workforce misalignment—not technology—pose the biggest roadblocks.

November 12, 2025

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What Tariff Turbulence Means Heading Into 2026

At PMMI’s Annual Meeting, trade expert Leonardo Boccalon of TradeMoves LLC outlined the realities of the evolving tariff environment—and the strategies OEMs need to stay resilient heading into 2026.

November 11, 2025

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unPACKed Podcast: You're Not a Micromanager . . . Are You?

Listen to discover how great leaders build trust, empower teams, and avoid micromanagement with expert insights from leadership coach Kristi Dooley.

November 7, 2025

Tariff Whiplash: Vigilance in a Volatile Trade Era

While the Supreme Court debates their legality, trade attorney Meredith DeMent offered her take on the current tariff situation at the 2025 FPA FlexForward Conference.

November 6, 2025

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Tariffs Tighten Their Grip on OEMs as Costs, Delays Mount

PMMI’s latest Quickie Survey shows rising material costs, project delays, and growing frustration among OEMs facing a volatile trade landscape.

November 5, 2025

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Sales & Marketing

A Look Ahead to Trade Show Investment in 2026 and Beyond

Four key factors make the case why exhibiting remains an essential driver for sound business.

November 4, 2025

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CAS Holdings Welcomes Gustavo Labombarda as Vice President of Operations

CAS Holdings, Inc.

Labombarda will oversee operations at CAS Holding’s Forge Park location in Franklin, MA, with a focus on efficiency, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

November 4, 2025

Piab Announces Engineering Team Expansion to Its Vacuum Conveying North America Division

Sandeep Somasundaran joins Piab as Lead Applications Engineer to manage the applications engineering group, while Ben Forgue transitions to Senior Engineer – Custom Solutions.

October 31, 2025

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Operations & IT

Unmasking AI-Powered Cyber Threats in the Digital Workplace

How to stay one step ahead of cybercriminals who are using AI to trick your team.

October 30, 2025

unPACKed Podcast: What it Takes to Empower the Next Gen Workforce

Schneider Electric’s André Marino explains how manufacturers can future-proof operations by embracing digital tools, fostering knowledge transfer, and leading teams through change.

October 24, 2025

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For Robotics Non-Adopters, a Missing Use Case Outranks Cost as the Top Barrier

Across all four robot types, the end users who don't plan to adopt name the same reason first: they can't identify where a robot would fit.

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The Industry Comes Together at PACK EXPO International 2026

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End of the Line Video Series: An EPR Law Appeal, Smart Inhalers, and How Lighting Impacts Food Safety

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Mobile Robots Poised to Overtake Industrial Machines on the Packaging Floor

PMMI Announces Finalists for 2026 Technology Excellence Awards

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igus Brings Motion and Automation Solutions to PACK EXPO

igus will showcase dryspin lubrication-free lead screw technology, RBTX robotic palletizing solutions, and FGBU maintenance-free food-grade bearing units in Booth N-6142.

NORD Exhibits Packaging Drive Solutions at PACK EXPO 2026

Robotic Roll Handling Solutions for Converting Industry Applications

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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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