PMMI Forecasts U.S. to Remain Leader in Global Packaging Machinery

ARLINGTON, Va.—Based on its recent market studies, the Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute (PMMI) forecasts the United States to maintain its position as the global leader in packaging machinery turnover. Sales of North American-based packaging machinery supplier solutions reached $6.11 billion in 2006 and are forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 3.1 percent through 2009, to reach $6.689 billion.