U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchasing Index — 3rd Quarter 2016, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines U.S. end‑user investment sentiment and project timing based on a July 2016 industry survey and market intelligence, benchmarking activity against the established midpoint that signals expansion. Focus areas include segment‑level investment patterns and project scheduling, business‑condition influences on 2017 purchasing decisions, and market‑cycle indicators tied to production momentum, with examples such as food, beverage, and pharmaceutical segments. The analysis indicates broad expansion trends and emerging variations across sectors, and charts highlight comparative trajectories and timing risks. Download the full report to discover where industry leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in August 2016. Based on online survey responses and secondary analysis from a representative sample of 141 U.S. packaging‑machinery end‑user decision‑makers collected in July 2016.
