PMMI News

PMMI Foundation Joins Forces with FIRST as an Alliance Partner to Advance STEM Education

Partnership leverages contributions through the PMMI U Skills Fund to support STEM education and robotics competitions, supporting the future manufacturing workforce.

April 2, 2025

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Workforce

FPA Announces 2025 Board of Directors

Flexible Packaging Association (FPA)

The Flexible Packaging Association welcomes new members, including Russell Grissett of Sonoco Flexible Packaging as Chair, to guide the FPA through its 75th anniversary.

April 1, 2025

Podcasts

unPACKed podcast: PepsiCo - Shaping the Future of Packaging

Listen as Lindsay Bridenbaker, senior director of packaging R&D at PepsiCo, describes how the food and beverage giant champions the next-gen workforce, including sponsoring PACK EXPO's PACK Challenge competition.

March 24, 2025

PMMI News

PMMI Members Support College of Lake County's Manufacturing Day

CLC's Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades (METT) Day provides students with industry-relevant skills and knowledge in manufacturing, engineering, and related fields.

March 20, 2025

Workforce

Andrew Steiner of ALPS Inspection Joins SPE Blow Molding Division Board, and Company Invests in Next-Generation Talent

ALPS Inspection

Steiner becomes one of the first inspection equipment manufacturing representatives on the SPE Blow Molding Division Board, while ALPS Inspection reinforces its commitment to industry education with a scholarship contribution.

March 19, 2025

Workforce

The Carton Council Names New Executive Director

Carton Council of North America

Jordan Fengel set to lead efforts in expanding food and beverage carton recycling across North America, building on significant access growth and new facility developments.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Samara Ronkowitz Named Executive Vice President of Accurate Box Company

Accurate Box Company

A fourth-generation leader continues the legacy of a family-owned business.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Video: As Prospector Popcorn Scales Up, Leadership Eyes Automation At PACK EXPO Southeast

Baggers, conveyors, case packers, and sustainability-minded materials were among the points of interest for Elizabeth Gallo and Tara McGlynn at PACK EXPO Southeast. Prospector Popcorn's leadership talks about scaling operations around a unique workforce.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Andrew Bollinger Becomes IPC Product Manager at Beckhoff USA

Beckhoff USA

Bollinger's experience in application engineering, business development, and product management has prepared him for the role.

March 12, 2025

Workforce

Pacteon Group Appoints Greg Masingill as CEO

Pacteon Group

Masingill succeeds Mike Odom, who will remain at Pacteon as a strategic advisor.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

The Paperboard Packaging Council Welcomes Tom Hendrickson as Industry Affairs Manager

Paperboard Packaging Council

Hendrickson will leverage his experience in public policy and stakeholder engagement to support PPC members in navigating key industry challenges and legislative developments.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

Shemesh Strengthens UK team with Appointment of Richard Aitchison

Shemesh Automation

Appointing Aitchison as Sales Director, UK, & Ireland reinforces Shemesh Automation's commitment to expanding its presence and enhancing customer service in those regions.

March 11, 2025

Workforce

Fernando Callejon Joins Beckhoff USA as Product Marketing Leader

Beckhoff USA

Extensive engineering and product marketing experience make Callejon the ideal expert to guide the launch and promotion of breakthrough automation technologies from Beckhoff.

March 6, 2025