May 2020 U.S. Packaging Machinery Purchasing Index, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines U.S. packaging machinery spending outlook using monthly survey responses and national manufacturing indicators from April–May 2020 and benchmarks against diffusion-index norms. The analysis focuses on investment outlook and industry performance across Beverage, Foods, Personal Care, Durables and Pharmaceuticals; technology adoption and remote operations such as cobots, remote monitoring and remote access; and manufacturing and supply-chain signals including PMI, the Producer Price Index and capex lead times. Trends indicate varied industry trajectories and increased reliance on digital tools, and charts highlight comparative benchmarks and emerging patterns. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in May 2020. Based on end‑user and CPG surveys, PMMI diffusion‑index purchasing measures, and secondary analysis of ISM and BLS data from respondents across five U.S. industries (Beverage; Foods and Food Preparation; Personal Care; Durables/Industrial/Hardware; Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices) collected in April 2020.
