Operational Excellence

Metal Dominates Dog and Cat Food Packaging

According to Euromonitor, flexible plastic saw the fastest unit volume growth in wet dog food in 2019 as consumers showed a growing preference for stand-up pouches that deliver convenience, transparency, and a more premium image.

April 17, 2020

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Controls & machine components

Simplimatic Receives Order for PWB Automation for Ventilators

Simplimatic

Simplimatic Automation received a large order to provide automation for a production line that will manufacture components used within ventilators.

April 17, 2020

Workforce

Emerson Announces May 1 Deadline for 2020 ASCO Engineering Scholarships

Emerson Electric

Emerson is reminding U.S. engineering students of the May 1 deadline to apply for its 2020 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program.

April 17, 2020

Digital Transformation

A Data-Driven Industrial Marketplace Pushes Plant Optimization

Zira has taken a different approach to data analytics, showing food and beverage producers how to better recognize opportunities and prioritize actions.

April 16, 2020

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Processing and Packaging Machinery of the Future

A new study from PMMI Business Intelligence details next generation processing and packaging equipment needs for pet food manufacturers responding to consumer trends like sustainability, the humanization of pet food, and e-commerce.

April 16, 2020

Operational Excellence

Market Snapshot: Shelf Stable

Shelf stable shipments valued $158 billion between 2014 and 2017, with $3 billion in machinery and equipment, and $85.5 billion in material cost value.

April 15, 2020

Controls & Machine Components

Sitma Launches “We Care” Program

Sitma S.p.A.

Sitma Machinery launches "We Care," a customer-assistance program based on advanced strategies to allow both predictive and remote work on machines and systems.

April 15, 2020

Digital Printing

Domino Appoints Key Account & OEM Manager

Domino North America

Domino appointed Mike Barry Key Account & OEM Manager, Digital Printing North America.

April 14, 2020

PMMI News

PMMI Offers Association Health Plan for Employers in Select States

The plan, called NAM (The National Association of Manufacturers) Health Care, was developed to meet the unique health care needs of manufacturers. It will offer a portfolio of health benefits options insured by UnitedHealthcare.

April 14, 2020

Operational Excellence

Pet Food Industry Trends

PMMI

With a CAGR of 6.3% through 2024, market share growth of treats and snacks will come primarily from wet and dry food although these two segments, historically strong, are not expected to lose significant market share.

April 14, 2020

Sustainability

Recycling Takes Another Hit During Pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic is creating a growing waste crisis even as we see images of the earth’s environment clearing from less pollution.

April 13, 2020

PMMI News

Machine Builders and CPGs: Partnerships in the Time of Coronavirus

PMMI

Virtual Town Hall #2 from PMMI features CPGs who belong to OpX Leadership Network Executive Council chatting “live” with PMMI members about the impact of Covid-19.

April 10, 2020

Operational Excellence

Market Snapshot: Perishable Prepared

Perishable prepared food such as hummus in plastic tubs and pouches had a $15.8 billion shipment value and $361 million machinery and equipment value during the 2014-2107 period, with $8.9 billion in material costs.

April 10, 2020