It’s December, which means another year is coming to a close. It’s been a privilege to serve as your chairman through such an exciting and transformative year for PMMI.
Entries from December 17th, 2010
Chairman’s Corner: What I Learned from PMMI
December 17th, 2010 · No Comments · Chairman's Corner
Tags: Business Intelligence·Mechatronics·Member Census·PACK EXPO·PMMI U·processing
Upturn Expected to Slow, but Continue in 2011
December 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Business Intelligence
Despite an anticipated slowdown in the rate of economic recovery, leading indicators are still positive and the economic upturn is expected to continue in 2011, according to PMMI’s First Quarter 2011 Economic Outlook.
PMMI’s 2011 Operations Conference Brings Operational Intelligence to Florida in March
December 16th, 2010 · No Comments · PMMI U
In 2004, Rockline Industries, a manufacturer of coffee filters and wipe products, began developing a plan to reduce waste, eliminate bottlenecks and reduce cycle times on packaging and filling lines.
Tags: Operations Conference
PMMI Supports Members’ Asian Growth Plans
December 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
Bangkok, Thailand, will host Southeast Asia’s largest packaging and processing trade show, ProPak Asia 2011 (June 15-18), and with the strong growth showing up throughout the region, the show serves as an entry point to this increasingly important market. “China receives a great deal of recognition in the global marketplace — and for good reason [...]
PMMI Matches Agents & Members at Interpack 2011
December 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
As Europe’s largest packaging trade show in 2011, Interpack (Dusseldorf, Germany; May 12–18) is an opportunity to meet agents and distributor partners from around the world. And PMMI members have a an extra advantage going in: Agent Matchmaking is back.
Online Directories Put Members in World Marketplace
December 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
PMMI can help members maintain their presence in the global marketplace through the popular PMMI Country Directories.
Tags: Country Directories
Vision 2015 Focuses On Economy, Customer Centric Solutions
December 16th, 2010 · No Comments · Business Intelligence
One of the most valuable things PMMI delivers to its members is the voice of their customers, and the annual Vision 2015 report highlights the trends and concerns in the packaging industry based on interviews and focus groups with packaging buyers.
Tags: Vision 2015
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College: Program Designed for the Packaging Community
December 13th, 2010 · No Comments · PMMI U
Dabney S. Lancaster Community College (DSLCC) established its custom-designed Advanced Manufacturing and Packaging Technology (AMPT) lab – known as the Virginia Packaging Applications Center (VAPAC) – to serve one of the area’s largest employers, Richmond-based PMMI member MWV (formerly MeadWestvaco).
Monthly Trade Stats: Exports On the Rise
December 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Global Marketing
Tags: Monthly Trade Stats