Julie Ackerman

PMMI Corner

Build up the workforce, build up the future

OpX Leadership Network reveals challenges, solutions for current and future manufacturing workforce.

September 15, 2016

As millennials now make up the largest segment of the workforce in the U.S., employers face both opportunities and challenges as they seek to engage and retain talent.

PMMI Corner

What to expect at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015

Technologies, insights and Innovation Stage sessions address emerging trends and best practices.

Julie Ackerman

September 8, 2015

PMMI will present a landmark edition of PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30, Las Vegas Convention Center) this fall.

PMMI Corner

A sneak peek at PACK EXPO East

PMMI’s newest show brings educational opportunities and the latest technologies to the Northeast.

Julie Ackerman

March 10, 2015

Nearly one-third of the nation’s top consumer packaged goods companies (CPGs) are located within 200 miles of Philadelphia.

PMMI Corner

The state of snacks

Global snack market faces big growth opportunities.

Julie Ackerman

January 13, 2015

No country in the world loves a snack like the United States. Whether due to Americans’ level of disposable income, demand for convenience, interest in meal replacements or desire to indulge in exotic flavor options at a reasonable price, the U.S. remains the globe’s single largest market for snack foods.

PMMI Corner

Revving up retail ready packaging

The right machinery can boost profitability and efficiency

Julie Ackerman

July 14, 2014

According to a recent study from PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, retail ready packaging (RRP) markets around the world are healthy and growing.

PMMI Corner

Food and beverage manufacturers ‘pack’ Las Vegas Convention Center

Attendees find new technology and insight at PACK EXPO.

Julie Ackerman

November 8, 2013

Food and beverage manufacturers filed into the Las Vegas Convention Center this past September for PMMI’s largest PACK EXPO Las Vegas ever

PMMI Corner

A Personalized Experience

Attendees gear up for a record PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Julie Ackerman

August 14, 2013

With PACK EXPO Las Vegas right around the corner, attendees are busy mapping out their schedules for the show.

PMMI Corner

PMMI Corner: Small business, big importance

PACK EXPO Las Vegas to focus on small and medium-sized businesses.

Julie Ackerman

July 31, 2013

It has been said that small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. In fact, small and medium-sized businesses account for 46% of private-sector output in the U.S. economy. Undoubtedly, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have tremendous influence on not only the economy, but also innovation. Recognizing the unique value of SMBs, PMMI recently announced the SMB FastTrack, which will debut at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2013 (Sept. 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center).