Entries from April 30th, 2010
April 2010 is Third Consecutive Month of Growth
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Business Intelligence
Chinese Market Poised for Growth
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
Last year, while much of the globe was experiencing the effects of the economic downturn, China showed 8 percent expansion, and that number is expected to reach double digits in 2010.
Tags: China·Export·International Markets
Connections: 2010 Executive Leadership Conference
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Connections
PMMI members explored “The New Age of Everything” at the 2010 Executive Leadership Conference (Tucson, Ariz.; April 18-22). Photos follow:
Tags: Board of Directors·Executive Leadership Conference·Networking
National Export Initiative to Open Global Marketplace
April 30th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
The Obama Administration has seen the promise of overseas markets and has responded with the National Export Initiative and a goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.
Tags: Export·federal government
Chairman’s Corner
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Chairman's Corner
It’s easy to rest on your laurels when you host an event as successful as PACK EXPO. But you and I both know — we just can’t do that. And we won’t. PMMI will keep PACK EXPO relevant for customers, members and exhibitors.
Pennsylvania Members Get Export Assistance
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
Pennsylvania based businesses have a unique opportunity to expand their export efforts with the state’s Market Access Grant (MAG).
Tags: Export·grants & funding database·International Markets·Pennsylvania
Heather Harvey Takes Industry Services Role
April 29th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Member News
PMMI is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Harvey to Industry Services Coordinator. Heather has worked in a number of departments at PMMI, including Education, Accounting and Show, and has a over 11 years of experience with the Institute to draw from. In her new role she will work with Tom Egan to manage [...]
Tags: PMMI News
Two Join PMMI Staff
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Member News
PMMI added two new members to staff in April: Ayesha Thomas joined the PMMI team as Accounting Assistant on April 12. In her position she works closely with Craig Silverio and the rest of the accounting department to help PMMI keep track of its income and expenditures. Merideth Newman also joined PMMI as the newest [...]
Tags: PMMI News
In Memoriam: David Hacquebord
April 29th, 2010 · No Comments · Member News, People
Tri-Tronics Company, Inc., President David Hacquebord passed away April 18, 2010. Hacquebord joined Tri-Tronics in 1963 as an assembly technician, had moved up to general manager by 1974, and in 1983 became Tri-Tronics’ president. He is survived by his wife, Joan; children Daniel & Jodi; 2 siblings and 2 grandchildren.
Financial & Operations Benchmarking Update — Human Resources
April 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Business Intelligence
Some 141 PMMI members participated in the 2009 PMMI F&OB Study, and F&OB Update has provided insights from the research to help packaging equipment manufacturers evaluate operating decisions and remain competitive.
Tags: Financial & Operations Benchmarking Study·human resources·workforce