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2026 U.S. Packaging Machinery Outlook: Automation Leads Investment
PMMI released its 2026 Packaging State of the Industry report on August 6, highlighting a U.S. packaging machinery market shaped by automation, equipment retrofits, workforce pressures and stronger demand for parts and services. Independent robotics and labor data also point to continued investment in automated production, giving packaging equipment buyers new reasons to focus on flexibility, maintainability and end-of-line automation.