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TECH FLASH

Reduce confusion around flexibility, adaptability and changeover to maximize impact

The best way to prevent any confusion is to ensure all parties work from a common understanding of these terms.

May 26, 2015

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 will be a forum for solutions and insights on OEE.

AIOE's 'One Voice: Total Cost of Ownership'

Manufacturing News

Taking TCO to a new level

April 6, 2015

In the last 10 years, the term, TCO (total cost of ownership), has been used to describe a project’s costs.

PMMI releases motors and controls test

Jeremy Gerrard

April 3, 2015

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, announced the release of its newest test in its mechatronics certificate program: Motors and Motor Controls.

PMMI, Koelnmesse GmbH launch new processing and packaging show

Jeremy Gerrard

March 26, 2015

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, and Koelnmesse GmbH, producer of nutrition-related trade fairs in Europe and Asia, announced the organizations have joined to create a new processing and packaging show in the U.S.

PMMI Foundation awards nearly $100K

Jeremy Gerrard

March 16, 2015

PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, awarded nearly $100,000 last year through its foundation to advance the education of students with majors involving packaging, package design and package engineering at select colleges and technical schools across North America.

PMMI certificate tests form the core of DOL national apprenticeship guidelines for mechatronics

Jeremy Gerrard

January 6, 2015

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, said the US Department of Labor approved its mechatronics certificate tests as the foundation for mechatronics technician apprenticeships around the country.

Food Packaging

Brewing up beverage innovation

Cindy Dubin

November 5, 2014

In 2015, the beverage packaging industry in North America is expected to reach $26.3 billion in sales, with plastic bottles leading the way in popularity, according to the study Beverage Packaging—An Industry Assessment by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.

Peer group educational resources at Pack Expo

Jeremy Gerrard

October 6, 2014

If you are attending PACK EXPO this year, there will certainly be many exhibits, meetings and educational session on your agenda.

TECH FLASH

Rising baking & snack consumption offers opportunities for manufacturers

Zeroing in on critical trends to turn industry growth into sales growth

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

Baking and snack brand owners must update their processing and packaging operations with technologies that position them ahead of the curve.

TECH FLASH

Seeing the big picture of sustainability

Materials, equipment and logistics all play a role in evolving the sustainability of manufacturers

Jeremy Gerrard

September 29, 2014

Though sustainability solutions are rarely restricted to a single focus, packaging plays an important role in cost effectively minimizing waste, without sacrificing form or function.