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Latin American CPGs and COVID-19

Based on the opinions of 432 CPG professionals throughout Latin America, this article traces the most relevant effects the pandemic has had on consumers and market dynamics.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 03: Health Surveillance Inspectors with the support of the Municipal Guard inspect bars and restaurants amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The agents stepped up their operations after reports of agglomeration and non-compliance with security rules during the easing and reopening of commerce in the city of Rio de Janeiro.(Photo by Andre Coelho/Getty Images)

Latin American CPG COVID-19 Response

Responses to the survey conducted by Mundo PMMI reaching 432 entrepreneurs and professionals from various CPGs in Latin America reveal uncertain and contrasting views of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How Morrison Container Handling Solutions, SaniLux Teamed Up to Fight COVID-19

Pioneer Tank & Vessel Opens SaniLux to Produce Sanitizer Using Custom Rebuilt 1970’s Pfaulder Bottle Filler.

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Virtual FAT Guidelines from OpX

The OpX Leadership Network releases best practices and leadership guidelines for executing virtual factory acceptance tests (vFATs), to address the changing operational landscape brought on by COVID-19.

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Hershey's Unwraps their COVID-19 strategy with employees and suppliers

Hershey’s Josh Becker sat down with PMMI’s Sean Riley to talk about a customer’s perspective on how Hershey is handling visits from suppliers, training and service issues.

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Despite COVID-19 global packaging market expected to grow.

Euromonitor International analysts anticipated growth in 2020 for most key goods categories that use packaging, despite the impact of COVID-19, at Webinar organized by EXPO PACK México and Mundo PMMI.

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Hershey's Expectations for Suppliers during COVID-19

Hershey's Josh Becker explains how the chocolate giant has adapted and what it expects from visitors to its facilities.

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How Machine Builders Can Participate in Manufacturing Day 2020

Manufacturers need to hire candidates to fill more than 4 million jobs. However, manufacturers will struggle to fill just 2.4 million positions because of the shrinking talent pool.

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Field Service Technician Travel During COVID-19

What does back to work look like for field service technicians who are heading back out into the field?

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OEM COVID-19 #14 - Update on PACK EXPO International and Healthcare Packaging EXPO

PMMI's Laura Thompson shares the latest and greatest on planning for November's event, including variables like virtual and hybrid options.

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Leuze Jumps on ‘Alternating Quarantine’ Concept to Keep Business on Track

The sensor supplier is defying recession forecasts by keeping its workers on a rotating shift model, keeping them socially distanced and avoiding Kurzarbeit, Germany’s short-term work program.

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COVID-19 Resources for Machine Builders

The coronavirus has completely changed the way OEMs operate. Here are resources from PMMI to support builders as they deal with the evolving pandemic.

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Virtual Reality Is Now the Real Deal

We are fortunate to live in an era where digital communication is quick and easy, and allows some of us to keep our jobs while working at home. In the near future, remote work will not be considered working virtually.

The wearable Kinexon SafeTag warns the user, audibly and visually, when the physical distance with another employee has been compromised.

Technology Steps Forward for Social Distancing

As more manufacturers are allowed to resume production amid the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping their workers distanced will be key to keeping them healthy. Here are some innovations to help achieve that.

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Barry-Wehmiller Packaging Systems to Host Virtual Exhibit Hall

Online showcase brings a complete packaging equipment experience directly to customers.

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Packaging Industry fights Covid-19

ProMach company launches collaborative packaging industry effort to donate protective face shields

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Near-Term Technology Expansion in the Food and Beverage Industries

Remote access and robotics are two areas in the Food and Beverage industries that are poised to see some growth moving into 2021, though the industries as a whole are expected to contract.

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ABB Offers Support Package to Customers Resuming Operations

ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business launched a special package of digital solutions as well as virtual and field service support initiatives to help businesses restart production lines that may have been idle during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Economic Outlook: 2020 and Beyond

Discussing the current economic outlook amidst a “double black swan event,” Alex Chausovsky of ITR Economics presented “Guidance in an Uncertain Economy” last week as part of PMMI’s Executive Leadership Conference.

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Healthcare Market Equipment Investments Poised for Growth in 2021

Personal care and pharmaceuticals /medical devices are two markets that, not surprisingly, are holding their own and even expecting growth during COVID-19.

Five experts from the packaging and supply chain world offered a multi-sectoral analysis of COVID-19’s impacts on the Latin American industry, in an EXPO PACK webinar attended by 280 professionals from the entire region.

Packaging Innovation Post-Pandemic

Anti-pathogenic packaging, disruptive structural formats and graphic design that responds to the exponential growth of e-commerce in Latin America, and new approaches to sustainability in packaging will drive the future post-pandemic.

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Flexible Filler/Capper for Vials and Small Bottles

ESS announces the FC Series flexible filler/capper for vials and small bottles. Model FC60 handles up to 60 vials/min and Model FC120 fills 120 vials/min.