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Business: Page 9

Business
Analysts predict 7% CAGR for co-packing through 2033
The global external manufacturing market is accelerating, but what is driving this growth?
March 16, 2026
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Workforce
NAM Executive Committee Appoints JLS Automation President & CEO Craig Souser
JLS Automation
Souser, who's been on the NAM Board of Directors since 2018, will help guide the leadership agenda of the manufacturing trade association, which represents over 11,000 companies.
March 11, 2026
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PMMI News
On the Rise Spotlight: Growing Sales & the Next-Gen at Harpak-ULMA
Joey Schmidt has leveraged hands-on food manufacturing experience and a relationship-first philosophy to drive growth in capital equipment sales at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, while mentoring the next generation of industry leaders.
March 6, 2026
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Podcasts
unPACKed Podcast: Are Your Competitors Out-Marketing You?
Listen as Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke explains why consistent, authentic content—from shop-floor videos to LinkedIn engagement—can help manufacturers stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
March 6, 2026
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Workforce
New Course Tackles the Robotics Programming Skills Gap
A new free Coursera course from Sweden’s Lund University and Cognibotics teaches robotics motion programming for industrial settings, with some companies already exploring it for training.
March 2, 2026
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Business
Tariffs & Trade Uncertainty Drive Orion to Reshore Production
Facing tariff volatility and supply chain unpredictability, Orion Packaging Systems brought back production of its entry-level stretch wrapper to the U.S.
March 2, 2026
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Sales & Marketing
Modern Machinery Buyers Prioritize the Early Research Phase
From repeated brand exposure to AI-assisted research and equipment-in-action video, the early research phase has become the decisive battleground in capital equipment sales.
February 27, 2026
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Workforce
New NAM Report Highlights U.S. Leadership in Food Innovation
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
NAM's “Manufacturers Feed America” outlines that the food and beverage sector supports 47 million jobs and $9.5 trillion in economic output but warns that fragmented regulations could raise costs, disrupt supply chains, and undermine science-based standards.
February 25, 2026
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Podcasts
unPACKed Podcast: Are Tariffs the New Normal?
Trade policy uncertainty is front and center as the Supreme Court weighs the legality of broad new tariffs. UnPACKed with PMMI explores the potential for importer refunds, alternative tariff authorities, and how companies can navigate rising costs and supply-chain complexity in 2026.
February 20, 2026
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Workforce
Live from East: Training Gaps Threaten Line Performance
At PACK EXPO East’s Vision 2030 session, PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo challenged OEMs to rethink operator training as a productivity issue and a competitive design opportunity.
February 18, 2026
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Automation
The AI Tipping Point: The Shift from Adoption to Advantage
Five AI advances—knowledge transfer, predictive maintenance, vision systems, compliance automation, and data transparency—are transforming equipment from isolated assets into intelligent ecosystems.
February 14, 2026
AI robotic automation: Robotic arm and human managing production with digital brain
Podcasts
unPACKed Podcast: Stop Collecting Contacts and Start Connecting
In this episode of UnPACKed with PMMI, Alison Fragale and Lisa Hertz unpack how meaningful professional relationships are built through genuine engagement and not transactional networking
February 13, 2026
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