Modest gain in packaging machinery sales

The U.S. packaging machinery industry grew 1.1% in 1996, according to the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute's 3rd Annual Packaging Machinery Shipments and Outlook Study.

Exports, as a percent of total shipments, rose from 21.1% in 1995 to 22.4% in 1996, said the study. Copies of the study can be purchased from PMMI. Phone: 703/243-8555.

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