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Fritz Yambrach, San Jose State University

Honoring Hall of Fame Careers: Fritz Yambrach of San Jose State University

Now on a biennial cadence, the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is inducting four new members into its ranks in 2020. Fritz Yambrach's dedicated his live to ongoing service as an educator, program builder, and packaging innovator.

Paul Singh, Michigan State University

Honoring Hall of Fame Careers: Paul Singh of Michigan State University

Now on a biennial cadence, the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is inducting four new members into its ranks in 2020. The cornerstone of Paul Singh’s career at MSU has been his focus on education.

Considering Packaging Robotics? Read This First

Considering Packaging Robotics? Read This First

Packaging World’s Packaging Robotics Playbook provides a non-biased look at robotics trends, factors when weighing options across your line and get-it-right tips for your team. Download the 49-page report today!

Jane Chase, IoPP

Honoring Hall of Fame Careers: Jane Chase of IoPP

Now on a biennial cadence, the Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame is inducting four new members into its ranks in 2020. Jane Chase joins the Hall of Fame with a particular interest in getting future generations on board with packaging careers.

From left to right: Pat Reynolds, Paul Singh, Fritz Yambrach, and Jane Chase.

Hall of Famers Exemplify Stewardship

One of a few bright spots in a generally daunting 2020 has been the Oct. 1 induction of four extremely qualified packaging professionals into the Packaging and Processing Hall of Fame.

From left to right: Pat Reynolds, Paul Singh, Fritz Yambrach, and Jane Chase.

Packaging & Processing Hall of Fame Welcomes Four Members

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies announces the Class of 2020 Inductees.

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PACK EXPO Connects Takes the Trade Show to You

Live. Virtual. Reimagined. Connect with the packaging industry at the year’s most engaging event, to be held everywhere Internet is available on Nov. 9 to 13, 2020.

New web-based PMMI Media Group event will bring the packaging and processing industry together, virtually.

Register Now for First of Its Kind PACK EXPO Connects

The new web-based PMMI Media Group event will bring the packaging and processing industry together, virtually Nov. 9-13.

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Stumped about Sustainability during COVID-19?

This two-part series of UnPACKed with PMMI podcasts provides a look at the overarching effect of a global pandemic on packaging sustainability.

Exhibitor Commitment Drives Expansion of PACK EXPO Connects

Industry Commitment Drives Expansion of PACK EXPO Connects

PACK EXPO Connects adds additional international live demos and extends event hours.

$75,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Students of Families at PMMI Member Companies

Back to School Means PMMI Scholarships

Fifteen students receive $5,000 scholarships each through the PMMI Foundation

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PMMI Scholarships Bolster Future Workforce

PMMI Awards $16,000 in Scholarships to Packaging and Mechatronics Students

Early indications reveal industrywide interest on new web-based event.

Early Industry Enthusiasm Builds for PACK EXPO Connects

The packaging industry appears poised to embrace newly launched wed-based event.

UnPACKing NAM Healthcare with Paul Hartgen and Wendee Wood.

Bringing Fortune 500 Healthcare to the Packaging Masses

The National Association of Manufacturers and Mercer Health join unPACKed with PMMI to discuss NAM Healthcare's success bringing quality healthcare to small to medium sized businesses.

UnPACKing the OEM Community with Stephanie Neil, Editor-in-Chief, OEM Magazine

The Temperature of the OEM Community

OEM Editor in Chief Stephanie Neil returns to unPACKed with PMMI to answer the question 'How is the packaging and processing OEM community acclimating during the pandemic?'

The PMMI Foundation provides financial support for packaging and processing education throughout the U.S and Canada.

PMMI Scholarships Help Pave the Way for Next Generation

Association awards students three scholarships totaling $15,000 for processing, mechanical and electrical engineering.

UnPACKing 2020 IoPP Salary Survey with Matt Reynolds, Editor, Packaging World

Are You Earning What You Should (or Could) Be Earning?

Listen to the latest podcast and hear Matt Reynolds UnPACK the 2020 IoPP Salary Survey.

UnPACKing Healthcare in a Pandemic with Keren Sookne, Director of Editorial Content, Healthcare Packaging.

Healthcare Counterfeiters Flourish During COVID-19

Healthcare Packaging's Keren Sookne makes her unPACKed with PMMI debut with PPE shortages, the potential for a vaccine and fake COVID-19 tests dominating the mainstream news.

In honor of John's lifelong passion for fishing, donations to Michigan's Trout Unlimited are requested in lieu of flowers.

Packaging Industry Remembers John Kowal

John Andrew Kowal, loving husband, sibling, and uncle, passed away at the age of 62 on Wednesday July 8, 2020 at home with his family at his side. He fought the good fight against cancer until the very end.

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Latin American CPGs and COVID-19

Based on the opinions of 432 CPG professionals throughout Latin America, this article traces the most relevant effects the pandemic has had on consumers and market dynamics.

Solving the Skills Gap Puzzle

Solving the Skills Gap Puzzle

Delkor Systems' Patty Anderson and Hennepin Technical College's Jeff Thorstad join unPACKed with PMMI to discuss how their partnership helps increase training for current and future workers.

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 03: Health Surveillance Inspectors with the support of the Municipal Guard inspect bars and restaurants amidst the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on July 3, 2020 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The agents stepped up their operations after reports of agglomeration and non-compliance with security rules during the easing and reopening of commerce in the city of Rio de Janeiro.(Photo by Andre Coelho/Getty Images)

Latin American CPG COVID-19 Response

Responses to the survey conducted by Mundo PMMI reaching 432 entrepreneurs and professionals from various CPGs in Latin America reveal uncertain and contrasting views of the COVID-19 pandemic.