U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchasing Index, 2nd Quarter 2016, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines U.S. end-user packaging machinery spending and segment-level investment outlooks using an April 2016 online survey of representative decision-makers and a diffusion-index benchmarking approach where a midpoint benchmark signals no change. The analysis focuses on market segmentation and comparative indexes, project timing versus initially scheduled projects, and the effect of business conditions on purchasing, showing that foods, beverages, and durables generally show stronger expansion while chemicals and personal care tend to be more constrained. Charts highlight quarter-to-quarter and year-over-year patterns and emerging segment divergences. The report reveals where manufacturers are prioritizing capital to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in May 2016. Based on an online survey of 111 U.S. packaging‑machinery decision‑makers plus secondary analysis of PMMI industry reports (2015 State of the Industry), with survey data collected in April 2016 and industry data from 2015.
