2015 State of the Industry: US Packaging Machinery Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines US packaging trends using supplier-reported data with a 2014 base year and forecasts through 2019. The analysis indicates three focus areas: workforce resilience and usability, including development, knowledge capture and operator interfaces such as touchscreens and remote maintenance; automation and digital adoption, encompassing smart manufacturing, asset monitoring and predictive maintenance; and sustainable, flexible production strategies from recycled materials to pouch formats and modular lines that balance ROI and upgradability. Emerging patterns show regulatory and retailer pressures shaping investments, and charts highlight benchmark comparisons across sectors and regions. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen resilience.
Published by PMMI (research conducted with IHS) in 2015. Based on reported supplier data, interviews, and secondary analysis of industry statistics from packaging machinery suppliers collected in 2014.
