2022 State of the Industry: US Packaging Machinery Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines 2021 base-year performance and 2021–2027 forecasts using supplier-reported data, Omdia analysis and US Census trade series to benchmark market and backlog trends. The study’s focus areas include market dynamics and segmentation (industry-sector and customer-type comparisons), technology and digital adoption (robotics, IIoT platforms, machine vision and associated cybersecurity concerns), and sustainability and materials innovation (flexible pouches to recyclable board and evolving e-commerce packaging). Analysis indicates manufacturers tend to prioritize modular automation, data integration and resilient supply‑chain practices; charts highlight sectoral shifts and comparative benchmarks. 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 (with Omdia) in July 2022. Based on supplier questionnaires and PMMI member surveys, interviews, and secondary analysis of US Census Bureau and Omdia datasets covering calendar year 2021 (data issued June 2022).
