PMMI Quarterly Business Indicator: 1st Quarter 2021, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines recovery signals and capital-allocation intent across packaging markets. Using PMMI survey data and national measures such as ISM Manufacturing PMI and the Producer Price Index for Q1 2021, findings are framed against diffusion-index benchmarks and year-over-year trends. Focus areas include investment and project pipelines (new orders, scheduled projects), supply‑chain and lead-time pressures (disruptions, extended lead times), and resilience and workforce access (plant access, service technicians), with charts highlighting cross-industry patterns from beverages to pharmaceuticals. Analysis indicates firms tend to prioritize capacity and automation while managing workforce constraints. The report reveals where industry leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in April 2021. Based on OEM and CPG/end‑user surveys (PMMI Quarterly Indicator and Purchasing Index) and secondary analysis of national economic indicators (ISM PMI, BLS Producer Price Index, ITR/FRED) collected in Q1 2021.
