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01/08/2024

Major CPG companies from across packaging and processing sectors have recently announced investments in , potentially positioning the country to see a rise in machinery demand.

CPG Companies including Unilever, Heineken, Merck, and more have major investment plans for the Mexican market, signaling a potential rise in packaging machinery demand ahead.

29/07/2024

Price is top priority in packaging machine investment decisions, but several after-sale factors play an important role as well, surveyed Mexican end users say.

Mexican CPG companies consider several aspects of price, post-sale service, and flexibility when making packaging machinery purchasing decisions.

03/07/2024

Brand owners see video as a valuable tool to implement in the short term, while app-based solutions and increased digitalization are long-term goals for development.

Brand owners are searching for ways to digitalize training and use technology to complement human skills.

28/06/2024

CPGs and OEMs should establish frequent and transparent starting at the and continuing beyond the machine installation to ensure a successful vertical startup, industry executives said at the 2024 Top to Top Summit.

OEMs and CPGs should maintain open communication from initial planning through operation for a successful vertical startup.

20/06/2024

CPGs and machine suppliers are finding new applications to streamline operations and boost productivity, from quality control to facility security.

Companies are finding unique applications for AI technology in packaging, improving operations from processing to facility security.

06/06/2024

CPG executives are finding digital tools like augmented reality and AI can help to bridge the packaging , enabling workers to handle complex tasks without extensive prior training.

Technologies like augmented reality and AI can enhance training and simplify complex tasks to bridge the packaging skills gap.

31/05/2024

As and processing end-users struggle with skills gaps and worker shortages, many are turning to OEMs for support with , predictive maintenance, and remote services.

Packaging and processing companies are relying on OEMs for training, maintenance, and support amid worker shortages.

28/05/2024

Support can be essential to a successful machine startup, both across internal teams and externally through vendors, service providers, and contractors, industry executives indicated at the 2024 Top to Top Summit.

A vertical startup can make or break a new machine installation. Industry executives shared the top considerations to ensure success in starting up a new line.

15/05/2024

Packaging and processing executives are finding can help to uncover previously unknown issues affecting operations, among several other uses for the technology.

Packaging and processing executives are finding AI can be beneficial in areas like connecting disparate machine systems and uncovering unknown problems within operations.

08/05/2024

Packaging and processing executives are already experimenting with in areas like repetitive task , quality control, and inventory management, with several other applications on the horizon.

Packaging and processing professionals are looking to leverage more AI in their operations, with the technology showing promise in areas from quality control to inventory management.

30/04/2024

industry executives are calling for IT and OT collaboration to find a balance between accessibility and security.

Packaging industry executives are finding major benefits to increased data accessibility, but with accessible data comes security concerns.

25/04/2024

Of the industry participants at the 2024 Top to Top Summit, 80% said their company stores its partly or entirely in the cloud.

Methods of data management across the packaging and processing industry vary greatly, but one major trend with some controversy is the move toward cloud storage.

19/04/2024

End-users are finding uses for in areas like OEM support and operator training, but the technology still faces challenges for further adoption.

End-users are finding remote services and monitoring are ideal for OEM support, but in-person visits are harder to replace for things like FATs and some training.

15/04/2024

Consumers are one group driving the push for , but industry stakeholders are finding there's a limit to how much consumers will pay for sustainable packaging.

With consumers, retailers, and regulations driving the push to sustainable packaging, industry stakeholders are looking for ways to effectively meet this demand.

04/04/2024

Craft beer and spirits producers can stand out to eco-conscious consumers with a few packaging adjustments, and OEMs can help by consulting brands through these changes.

Craft beer and spirits producers can connect with eco-conscious consumers through sustainability strategies including material switches, better labeling, and lightweighting.

29/03/2024

Craft producers need to check local regulations and ensure their can withstand distribution to meet growing demand for online beer and spirits shopping.

As the e-commerce channel grows for craft beer and spirits, producers need to work through legal and logistical challenges to successfully deliver products to consumers’ doorsteps.

22/03/2024

beer and spirits producers are turning to label premiumization to stand out from the crowd, using various visual, tactile, and smart features to draw in consumers.

As craft producers explore label premiumization strategies like tactile and smart features, OEMs should be ready to successfully accommodate such changes.

15/03/2024

Non-alcoholic beer and spirits are growing in popularity in part due to social trends like Dry January, and producers are introducing new non-alcoholic products in response.

Trends like Dry January and Sober October are fueling growth in non-alcoholic beer and spirits, and craft producers are adding these products to their portfolios in response.

08/03/2024

beer and spirits producers are finding they can stand out on the store shelf and build brand loyalty by offering diverse sizes and formats.

Craft producers can build greater brand awareness by focusing on factors like primary packaging variety, multipacks, and specialty releases.

01/03/2024

Factors including the growth of ready-to-drink canned and consumer trends away from beer and malt beverages are contributing to a contraction in beer sales.

Pre-mixed cocktails and consumer preferences away from beer and malt-based drinks are contributing to significant growth in craft spirits.

24/02/2024

The move to packaging could be made easier if companies improve marketing language for consumers, and if the industry can standardize metrics and definitions, according to industry stakeholders at the 2023 VISION 2030 sessions.

CPGs’ top solutions to smooth the transition to sustainable packaging include tweaking marketing language and standardizing recyclability measurements.

16/02/2024

Outlook is bright for global packaging markets across industries, as factors like initiatives, consumer trends, smart adoption spur market growth.

Factors like changing consumer preferences and sustainability initiatives are driving packaging machinery market growth across major sectors.

09/02/2024

Almost half of machinery end-users say cybersecurity is a barrier to remote services investment, but emerging methods of delivery could help end-users securely adopt the technology.

End-users and OEMs are expressing cybersecurity concerns with remote access technology, but new methods of remote access delivery might ease worries.

02/02/2024

Over half of machinery end-users see cost as a significant barrier to remote services investment, with many hesitant to retrofit old with the technology.

Most end-users hesitate to invest in retrofitting older machinery as they consider remote services and monitoring.

30/01/2024

OEMs and end-users are finding technology helps to both decrease reliance on on-site technicians and aid .

End-users are finding remote services technology helps to limit technician visits and streamline training for new employees.

19/01/2024

Perceptions on some use cases differ between OEMs and end-users, including that about 18% more of surveyed OEMs believe the technology to be important for limiting the impact of worker compared to end-users.

End users are investing in remote services mainly to reduce machine downtime and optimize performance, but there are some discrepancies in how end users and OEMs see the technology.

13/01/2024

Filling and dosing is set to make up more than 20% of global machinery sales by 2027, backed by demand for greater speed, flexibility, and weight accuracy on production lines.

FDA and EU regulations, along with increasing end user demands to add flexibility and cut waste, are driving global packaging machinery growth.

06/01/2024

The Pacific machinery market is expected to reach nearly $22.7 billion by 2027, backed by factors including free trade agreements and shifting consumer preferences toward sustainable options.

Regulations and changing consumer preferences are driving packaging machinery market growth across global regions.

22/12/2023

Digitalization is one major driver of change in the industry today, as packaging machinery end users increasingly expect access to quick and reliable to support production.

Factors including sustainability and digitalization are dramatically changing how the packaging industry operates.

09/12/2023

Uncertainty surrounding the U.S. economy has generally slowed machinery purchases among CPGs, but some sectors like and are going against the trend.

Packaging Machinery Purchase trends vary by sector, with industries like beverage and pharma showing greater production expansion than others.

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