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Opinion: Packaging Industry Begins COVID-19 Response

Rapid response to crisis seen industry wide, inspiring hope and reflecting resilience in the time of a crisis.

Matt Reynolds, Editor
Matt Reynolds, Editor

A resoundingly positive thing to observe in this crisis has been the swift response by the packaging industry. In mid-March, the White House tapped NAM, the National Association of Manufacturers, of which PMMI is an active member, to see what kind of manufacturing power was out there and to gauge willingness to shift resources to essential medical equipment or gear that might prevent the spread of the virus. Between

PMMI and PMMI Media Group (PMG), we got that survey out in front of as many likely entities as possible— OEMs, brands, CPGs, etc.—and the response has been wonderful, so thank you.

Connecting the dots, we’re already reading stories in local media about packaging machinery companies diverting resources. SencorpWhite, Hyannis, Mass., according to the Cape Cod News, is already modifying its thermoformng equipment, “normally used to make deli takeout containers and other plastic packaging so it can produce N95 respirator masks for medical workers.” That’s the packaging industry stepping up. “In unprecedented times like these, we are reminded of our country’s resiliency and specifically, the packaging industry’s commitment to innovation and efficiency to safely deliver the products we need each day,” Joe Angel, President, PMG told me. “And it is essential that we in the media deliver information that is trusted.”

An example of where to find such trusted information, updated and curated in real-time, is on PMMI’s resource page, which can be found here. There, PMMI is collating resources for the industry to navigate business in uncertain times.

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