U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchasing Index — 3rd Quarter 2017, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines end-user investment intentions and project scheduling across major U.S. market segments. Based on an online July–August 2017 survey of end users, the analysis indicates a generally positive but moderating spending outlook, with segment benchmarks showing varied momentum. Focus areas include spending outlook and project timing (maintained versus delayed), segment comparisons from pharmaceuticals to beverages and chemicals, and the influence of current business conditions on 2018 purchasing priorities, while charts highlight where scheduled projects tend to be preserved or shifted. The report reveals where packaging and processing leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, in August 2017. Based on an online survey of 115 U.S. packaging‑machinery end‑user decision‑makers and diffusion‑index business‑intelligence secondary analysis collected July–August 2017.
