2019 State of the Industry: US Packaging Machinery Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines U.S. production, shipments and market segmentation using 2014–2018 base‑year data, IHS Markit and U.S. Census inputs and projects trends to 2024. The analysis centers on market segmentation and benchmark growth; machinery categories and technology adoption, including labeling and coding, form‑fill‑seal and inspection systems; regulatory traceability and serialization alongside sustainability; and operational resilience through modular lines, automation and workforce capability. Emerging patterns indicate increasing demand for flexibility, thinner materials and higher automation, and charts highlight cross‑sector shifts and customer‑type mix. 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 2019. Based on IHS Markit supplier questionnaires/surveys, PMMI member company responses and interviews, and secondary analysis of company reports and US Census trade data from US packaging‑machinery suppliers collected for calendar year 2018.
