2020 State of the Industry — US Packaging Machinery Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines 2019 base‑year performance and 2020–2025 forecasts using supplier questionnaires, US Census trade data and Omdia analysis. The study’s focus areas include automation and robotics adoption, including cobots and AMRs, and digital integration and cybersecurity; aftermarket and service models alongside parts and technician training; and sustainability plus material innovation, highlighting shifts from rigid to flexible formats such as PET and pouches. Comparative sector and backlog benchmarks and charts highlight emerging patterns that tend to favor flexible, traceable and service‑oriented business models. The report reveals where industry leaders are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
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Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in August 2020. Based on PMMI member and packaging‑machinery supplier questionnaires, OEM surveys, interviews, and secondary analysis of US Census trade data (HS 8422.20–8422.40) and industry sources collected for calendar year 2019 (data issued June 2020).
