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Did you know? Getting a closer look at the trends, opportunities, and changes shaping Mexico’s packaging machinery market doesn’t need to be hard. Mexico’s Packaging Machinery Market: Outlook and Trends report explores investment activity, automation, technology adoption, sustainability, market growth, and what could be ahead. Looking for more? Watch the full Mexico Packaging Machinery Market webinar for expert insider insights. See the Report: bit.ly/4vBoNx0

Uncertainty is the new normal in packaging. Tariffs keep shifting, borrowing costs remain high, and consumer trends can change overnight. So why is the packaging machinery market still growing? On the latest unPACKed with PMMI, Packaging Specialist Vanessa Lopez breaks down the new Packaging State of the Industry report. She explains how manufacturers are handling the unknowns: investing more strategically, rethinking supply chains, leaning on service and AI-powered predictive maintenance, and putting flexibility first as GLP-1s and viral food trends reshape demand. 🎧 Listen now: apple.co/4ezl24C

Two New Tools. One Smarter Way Forward. The OpX Leadership Network is turning shared challenges into practical resources with two new work products: Operator Training Standardization and Supply Chain Adaptation. Designed to standardize operator training and strengthen supply chain resilience, these resources help teams respond faster, work smarter, and improve operations. Built by the people doing the work. Made for the challenges happening now. View Today: bit.ly/4rlVLjx

Technical expertise is only part of what makes a great leader. 2026 PMMI On the Rise Award winner RaeDon Lee, Product Support Manager at PAC Machinery, has become one of the company’s leading technical experts while helping develop the next generation of service professionals. From improving field service response times and reducing customer downtime to training new technicians and distributor partners, RaeDon’s impact reaches both customers and colleagues. Congratulations, RaeDon, on this well-deserved recognition! Learn more: bit.ly/3QpZgok #PMMI #OnTheRiseAwards #PackagingIndustry #TechnicalLeadership #YoungProfessionals

Better decisions start with better questions. The best business decisions start with understanding what your customers actually think, need, and value. PMMI Media Group Custom Research helps you uncover the answers that drive smarter products, stronger messaging, and more confident decisions. Don't let assumptions drive your next business decision. Let PMMI Media Group Custom Research help you fill in the blanks. Learn More: bit.ly/3lTjcxU

Inspiration, connection, and practical takeaways. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the PPWLN Networking Breakfast at PACK EXPO International! @RealMalachowski’s energizing and personal keynote offered valuable lessons on resilience, adaptability, and confidence in navigating challenges. A special thank you to our sponsors, @MorrisonCHS and @ProMachBuilt, for helping make this meaningful event possible. We look forward to continuing the conversation through upcoming in-person events at next year’s show and future Learning Circles, where you can connect with peers and gain tailored ideas and solutions to support your career. Stay tuned for what’s next: bit.ly/3V3d9xt

Great conversations, fresh connections and barista-made coffee — a great way to start the day at PACK EXPO International! ☕ We had a fantastic turnout at this morning’s MaX Member Forum, where PMMI members came together over breakfast and a freshly made cup of coffee to exchange ideas, share insights and connect with fellow industry professionals. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this morning’s forum a success! It’s conversations like these that strengthen our community and move the packaging and processing industry forward. #PACKEXPO #PMMI #MaXMemberForum #Packaging #Processing

Vision 2030 brought industry leaders together at PACK EXPO International 2026 to collaborate, share perspectives and tackle the challenges shaping the future of packaging and processing. From managing cybersecurity on the plant floor to strengthening collaboration between OEMs and consumer packaged goods companies, this year’s sessions focused on practical solutions to operational challenges and building stronger industry partnerships. Through facilitated discussions, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing and fresh perspectives, Vision 2030 continues to create opportunities for industry leaders to learn from one another and drive meaningful progress. Thank you to everyone who contributed their insights and expertise to help move our industry forward! #PACKEXPO #PMMI #Vision2030 #Packaging #Processing #Manufacturing

Numbers tell the story—and Jonathan Hodge is delivering results. The 2026 PMMI On the Rise Award winner and Marketing Specialist at Septimatech Group Inc. led a website relaunch that doubled traffic, increased website-attributed revenue by 30%, and boosted monthly leads by 130%. He has also embraced AI, CRM technology, automation, and data-driven processes to help strengthen marketing and sales performance across the company. Congratulations, Jonathan, on turning smart marketing into measurable growth! Learn more: bit.ly/3QpZgok #PMMI #OnTheRiseAwards #Marketing #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #PackagingIndustry

See robotics from every angle. Where is robotics adoption headed, and what’s shaping its next move? PMMI’s Robotics in Packaging & Processing report and infographic break down what’s driving investment, where adoption is growing, and how cost, integration, training, and support are influencing decisions. Need a quick but detailed look at the findings? Check out the accompanying 2026 Robotics Infographic. See the trends shaping robotics and prepare your business for what’s next. View Today: bit.ly/4h29dph

Six markets. Big possibilities. The 2026 Southeast Asia Packaging Machinery Market report explores the drivers of packaging and processing investment across the region, from automation and efficiency to sustainability and evolving production needs. See where demand is growing, what manufacturers value most, and what it takes to compete in these changing markets. Find out what’s changing, where demand is growing, and where your business could fit in. Read It Now: bit.ly/4amfs3F

Sustainability goals in packaging used to be voluntary. That’s changing fast. On the latest episode of unPACKed with PMMI, Heather Turner of Dow explains how extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are shifting brands from voluntary targets to compliance, and how those EPR payments will help build the recycling infrastructure the industry NEEDS to make circularity work. We also dig into design for recyclability, mechanical and advanced recycling, and discuss Dow’s position as the official sustainability partner at PACK EXPO International. 🎧 Listen to the full episode, “EPR, Design, and Recycling: Advancing Circularity with Dow”: apple.co/4s3nqGv

PACK EXPO International is almost here, and the PPWLN Networking Breakfast is one event you’ll want on your calendar. Join us on Oct. 20 from 7:30–9:00 a.m. for breakfast, conversations with women across packaging and processing, and an unforgettable keynote from Nicole Malachowski — retired U.S. Air Force colonel, combat veteran, and the first woman pilot to fly with the Thunderbirds. Save Your Seat and Join Us in Chicago! Register now: bit.ly/4fD4d8F

Better technology can change the way an entire organization works. That’s exactly what 2026 PMMI On the Rise Award winner Ryan Frederick, IT Programmer at Morrison Container Handling Solutions, is helping accomplish. Ryan developed a production web application now used daily for manufacturing and scheduling and created integrations that connect customer and business systems, reducing manual work and improving access to accurate data. Congratulations, Ryan, on using technology to work smarter, faster, and more connected! Learn more: bit.ly/3QpZgok #PMMI #OnTheRiseAwards #DigitalTransformation #Technology #Manufacturing #EmergingLeaders

The future of the packaging and processing industry starts with the next generation of leaders. If you're 35 or under, join us for the Young Professionals Networking Reception at PACK EXPO International. Meet peers, expand your professional network, and enjoy an evening designed to help you build meaningful industry connections. Sunday, Oct. 18 | 7:30–9:30 p.m. Register now: bit.ly/4w5CFjl Sponsored by Beckhoff Automation LLC. #PACKEXPO #FutureLeaders #YoungProfessionals #Networking

Heading to PACK EXPO International? Add cybersecurity to your show prep checklist. From public Wi-Fi and QR codes to event-related scams and device security, the latest CyberHealth Special Edition shares practical steps exhibitors and attendees can take to protect themselves and their organizations before, during, and after the show. Stay connected without compromising security. Read more: bit.ly/4hXzNQO #PACKEXPOInternational #CyberHealth #Cybersecurity #PackagingIndustry #ProcessingIndustry #PMMI

Skip the lines on Monday morning! Join the MaX Member Forum on Monday, Oct. 19, from 7:30–8:45 a.m. in Room N-427D for breakfast, barista-made coffee, and time with fellow PMMI members before the show floor opens. And just like our virtual calls, we’ll keep things moving and respect your schedule so you have plenty of time to get to your next appointment or booth. Sign Up Today: bit.ly/4h6u7Ed

Sustainability expectations are changing, and the ripple effect is reaching OEMs. The 2026 The Ripple Effect: CPG Sustainability and the New OEM Spec Sheet report explores how consumer, retailer, and regulatory pressures are reshaping equipment requirements, from material transitions and performance trade-offs to evolving CPG expectations. Want to keep the conversation going? Join PMMI Business Intelligence at PACK EXPO International on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Industry Speaks Stage N-4544 to hear how earlier collaboration can help both sides prepare for what’s ahead. Read the report, then join us at PACK EXPO International to see the ripple effect in action: bit.ly/4aSFMm0

Happy National Manufacturing Day! 🏭 Today, we’re celebrating the people, ideas, and innovation driving manufacturing forward. There’s no better place to experience what’s next for the industry than at PACK EXPO International 2026, see you there! #NationalManufacturingDay #MfgDay #PACKEXPOInternational #Packaging #Processing