2nd Quarter 2026 How’s Business, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in July 2026, examines quarterly member survey responses and macroeconomic indicators to assess industry conditions. Drawing on PMMI surveys, the tariffs quickie survey and measures such as PMI, CPI and PPI, the analysis indicates notable shifts in demand and orders. Key focus areas include demand signals and backlog dynamics, including new orders and quotations; financial health and receivables, such as late payments and liquidity; and supply chain resilience and trade impacts, from disruptions to tariffs. Emerging patterns show modest expansion amid volatility, and charts highlight relative performance versus quarters; download the full report to see where companies are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
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Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (authored by Jorge Izquierdo, Rebecca Marquez, Andrea Admana, and Grace Lee) in July 2026. Based on PMMI member surveys—How’s Business Survey and the 2026 Q2 Tariffs Quickie Survey—supplemented by secondary analysis of ISM, BLS, and industry forecast data from public sources, collected Q3 2025–Q2 2026 (tariffs quickie July 2026).
