2017 State of the Industry: US Packaging Machinery Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines market dynamics and technology adoption across the US packaging machinery sector using 2016 baseline data, supplier questionnaires and public trade statistics to benchmark performance through a 2016–2022 forecast. Focus areas include market segmentation and demand drivers such as machinery groups, customer mix and import/export/backlog trends; operational resilience and workforce imperatives including aging talent, knowledge capture and hygienic cleaning (CIP) practices; and technology and compliance, from serialization and traceability to smart‑manufacturing and interoperability standards. The analysis indicates trade‑offs between CapEx and OpEx and emerging patterns in investment priorities. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
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Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in September 2017. Based on 2016 supplier questionnaires (92 PMMI member respondents), interviews with manufacturers, and secondary analysis of US Census Bureau and IHS Markit data collected for calendar year 2016.
