Dear Industry Colleague,

A PMMI membership offers more value today than ever before, and we want you to get the most out of it.

If you are not sure where to begin, I offer this advice: let your pain point be your starting point. Start with your biggest challenge, and we’ll work with you to identify the right PMMI resources to find a solution. Then, share the relationship to get maximum impact. PMMI membership offers something for everyone in your company. The more you take advantage of our offerings, the more your network, knowledge base and resources will grow.

As you page through this brochure, take note of how our portfolio of trade shows has grown—we recently launched ProFood Tech, an exciting new event built to showcase processing technologies for food and beverage markets. And, learn more about how PMMI Media Group can connect you with key customers year-round. Finally, discover how PMMI Business Drivers—a collection of all our business tools and resources—help strengthen and grow your business.

We hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities we offer. The more you engage with PMMI, the more you get out of your membership.

Sincerely,

Chuck YuskaPresident & CEOPMMI

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Take another look at PMMI. Maybe you’re not sure how or why to get involved with PMMI.

Start with your biggest challenge, and we’ll work with you to identify the right PMMI resources for you.

Send your challenges or questions to us at inquiries@pmmi.org.

PMMI Is Your Partner

The PACK EXPO Portfolio of Trade Shows unites the world of processing and packaging to advance industries.

PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in processing and packaging year-round.

PMMI Business Drivers equip the makers of processing and packaging technologies to succeed in a competitive global marketplace.

When you’re busy, turning to PMMI may seem like one more thing you don’t have time for, when in fact, PMMI can be a key shortcut to reaching your goals.

As a PMMI member, you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time an issue arises. PMMI connects you to people and information that help you see the best and clearest way through your maze of options.

Turn to PMMI first for: ■ Business intelligence■ Educational opportunities ■ Ways to reach and connect with customers■ Professional forums■ Entry points into international markets

PMMI saves you valuable time.

We can help you: ■ Understand your markets more fully ■ Serve your customers better ■ Develop your workforce■ Expand your network■ Grow your business

Build Your Business With PMMI

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Contact PMMI’s Show department at 571.612.3200 or expo@pmmi.org.

Trade Shows

PACK EXPO InternationalPACK EXPO International unites suppliers with manufacturers, delivering game-changing ideas for multiple vertical markets.

PACK EXPO Las VegasTaking place in years opposite to PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas opens the door to processing and packaging professionals from virtually every vertical market.

Healthcare Packaging EXPOHealthcare Packaging EXPO connects suppliers with manufacturers in the high growth industries of pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical/biologics, nutraceutical and medical device. Co-located annually with PACK EXPO International and PACK EXPO Las Vegas, this event will be the premier source for innovation, crossover technologies and never-before-seen solutions.

ProFood Tech—THE Food and Beverage Processing EventThe most comprehensive food and beverage processing show in North America, ProFood Tech transcends market sectors to serve up cutting-edge crossover technologies and innovative solutions seen nowhere else. Backed by three tradeshow powerhouses, this biennial show in Chicago unites suppliers with manufacturers and addresses critical food and beverage manufacturing issues.

PACK EXPO EastThis smaller-scale, biennial event unites suppliers with manufacturers and provides a valuable opportunity to address changing market demands and build business connections in a key region, home to one third of the nation’s CPG companies.

EXPO PACK MéxicoLatin America’s largest, most comprehensive processing and packaging show attracts processing and packaging professionals from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, personal care, cosmetics and other industries at this event.

EXPO PACK GuadalajaraLocated in western Mexico’s most important commercial area, EXPO PACK Guadalajara showcases the latest solutions in processing and packaging machinery, materials, containers and other related goods and services.

“The leads we receive at PACK EXPO typically amount to 50–70% of our sales.” —Richard Seery, Shrink Labeling Sales Engineer, American Film & Machinery

The easiest way to unite key customers.The PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows provides a first-rate exhibiting experience with unparalleled connections to customers from a wide range of consumer goods companies.

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Put your expertise in the spotlight.Located in a high-traffic area, the Innovation Stage offers exhibitors a 30-minute time slot in which to impress attendees with your expertise. Investing in an Innovation Stage presentation gives you the opportunity to:

■ Engage end users in a highly visible venue

■ Introduce new processing and packaging solutions

■ Position your company as an industry leader

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■ Priority space selection at select PACK EXPO shows

■ Discount on exhibit space at select PACK EXPO shows

■ Special pavilion location and turnkey booths at EXPO PACK México and EXPO PACK Guadalajara

Are you taking advantage of these trade show perks for members?

Reach prospects efficiently and effectively. As an exhibitor, whether you want to enhance awareness of your brand, generate interest in a product or drive traffic to your booth, PMMI staff will work with you to decide on the right PACK EXPO sponsorship or advertising opportunities for your goals.

“We are inspired by the innovations we see at PACK EXPO.” —Susan Rutz, Beverage Productivity Senior Manager, Pepsi Co.

More than two-thirds of attendees have significant or final influence over buying decisions.

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Ask about:■ Multichannel impressions—print

and digital

■ Year-round brand awareness builders

■ Special advertising rates for members

■ Lead-generation and lead-nurturing ad products

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When you need to get the word out, look to PMMI Media Group.

PMMI Media Group is your customers’ trusted source of information on the latest innovations, trends and solutions. For PMMI members, PMMI Media Group’s print and digital platforms are the most effective way for you to maintain a year-round connection with end users, build awareness of your brand and alert customers to your latest innovation.

Members are encouraged to submit any and all company news to PMMI Media Group—as often as you like—for inclusion in our print or online magazines.

PMMI Media Group

Let PMMI be your f i rst ca l l . Contact PMMI Media Group | 312.222.1010 | PMMIMediaGroup.com

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Packaging + Processing OEMRead by 15,000 processing and packaging machine builders

Packaging World■ Read by 55,000 end users of packaging

■ 105,000+ monthly unique visitors to PackWorld.com

Healthcare Packaging■ Read by 21,500 life sciences packaging

professionals

■ 15,000 monthly unique website visitors

Automation World■ Read by 54,000 industrial automation professionals

■ 66,000+ monthly unique website visitors

Contract PackagingRead by 20,000 CPG decision makers

ProFood World■ Digital distribution to 28,000 food and beverage

processing professionals

■ Print distribution to 35,000 industry professionals

When customers go looking for answers, they’ll find you.

Let PMMI be your f i rst ca l l . Contact PMMI Media Group | 312.222.1010 | PMMIMediaGroup.com

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What do you need to move your business forward?PMMI equips you for success in a competitive global marketplace. PMMI Business Drivers are benefits and tools designed to provide you with the information, training, support and connections you and your company need to grow and thrive.

■ Knowledge that empowers your business and informs your decisions

■ Education, training and tools that strengthen your organization

■ Research and assistance that help you break into new markets

■ Access to a strategic network and knowledge community

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Find out how else PMMI can equip you for success. Contact PMMI’s Business Intelligence department | 571.612.3200 | businessintelligence@pmmi.org | pmmi.org/research

â PMMI’s weekly Just In Time e-newsletter gives you a quick summary of industry news and announcements of upcoming PMMI events, conferences and trade shows.

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Packed with news on trends, in-depth market data and analysis, economic and benchmarking data and best practices, you can count on PMMI business intelligence for the answers you need.

■ Industry Reports (4+ annually)■ Economic Reports■ Benchmarking Reports■ Vision 2020 Focus Group Reports

â Have a business question? Request a Quickie Survey for an overview of best practices. Topics range from accounting methods to how to expedite machine sales.

Participate in studies to receive reports such as:

■ State of the Industry ■ Industry Compensation/Benefits Practices Study■ Technical Services Practices Study■ Engineering Practices Study■ Sales Practices Study

Powerful research designed to move your business forward.PMMI Business Intelligence – trusted, actionable, expert, relevant.

“PMMI studies are key to our strategy of using more quantitative research to make better, data-driven decisions. Similar studies cost as much as $4,000. PMMI produces these studies and offers them free to members.” —Scott Smith, Director of Global Business Development, BW Container Systems

Find out how else PMMI can equip you for success. Contact PMMI’s Business Intelligence department | 571.612.3200 | businessintelligence@pmmi.org | pmmi.org/research

Members receive more than $20,000 worth of research FREE each year.

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Connecting employers with a qualified workforce, PMMI U strives to strengthen the processing and packaging industry.

■ PMMI U Core Skills Connection: A path to acquire knowledge through PMMI and at providers throughout North America.

■ PMMI U Connection: Matching partner school students with employers for internships and jobs.

■ PMMI U On the Road: Industry-specific curriculum delivered by subject matter experts to serve the needs of members.

INCREASE SKILLS:

PMMI Certified Trainer ProgramIndustry-focused train-the-trainer program providing technicians and managers the skills and confidence they need to deliver consistent, high-quality training to others.

Risk Assessment WorkshopsDesigned for your technical team, participants explore several methods of documenting their risk assessment, including using PMMI’s PackSafe software.

e-LearningImprove efficiency and reduce downtime by keeping your operators, technicians and maintenance staff up to date on basic skills.

BUILD KNOWLEDGE:

Mechatronics CertificationUse these certification tests as a hiring tool, an assessment of existing employees or a benchmark for career advancement within your organization. Topics Include:

■ Fluid Power ■ Industrial Electricity ■ Mechanical Components 1 and 2 ■ Motor and Motor Controls ■ Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) 1 and 2

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Timely, cost effective, flexible and geographically available training.

You can receive $500 per semester as reimbursement for job-related training expenditures.

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Develop Your Emerging Leaders Through the Emerging Leaders Network, PMMI helps you retain valuable employees and groom them for leadership. Members can nominate potential leaders to participate in a six-month leadership development program of classes and networking events.

Visit pmmi.org/emergingleaders for more information.

Grow Your Workforce With the goal of ensuring our members have a good pool of talent available now and in the future, PMMI partners with two- and four-year schools and provides $100,000 in scholarships each year.

At PACK EXPO, you can engage potential future hires by participating in the Amazing Packaging Race and PACK Solutions Challenge—contests in which student teams work to solve problems.

Recognize and Retain Good People

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Have workforce development issues? Let us help.Contact PMMI’s Education & Workforce Development department 571.612.3200 | inquiries@pmmi.org | pmmi.org

“Mechanical and electrical components are more interconnected than ever before. Having a good understanding of how technologies work both individually and together is the key to mechatronics. PMMI’s certification helps you become more effective and productive on the job.” —Scott Meldeau, Chief Marketing Officer, Bimba Manufacturing Company

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Need help navigating today’s global markets? We understand that success on the world stage is critical, and PMMI can support you all the way to:

■ Identify your best prospects ■ Break into new markets■ Successfully export your product ■ Assistance in finding sales agents

Make us your first stop. PMMI’s resources can give you a sense of what awaits you in various markets, help you identify where the greatest demand is, and determine which sales channels will work best.

■ In-depth reports on markets of interest■ Webinars focused on key international markets■ Presentations at PMMI events and international

trade shows

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Get answers to your toughest questions with our ExportEXPERTS program.

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Get support when you’re ready to go to market.After you take the first step by accessing our global market research and programs, let PMMI continue to guide you in international ventures.

■ Join a trade mission to the market of your choice

■ Exhibit in the PMMI Pavilion at international trade shows with funds from our Trade Show Assistance Program

■ Use our agent directories to find the right sales agent

■ Receive export counseling and assistance

Give us a call to discuss your next steps for accessing international markets.Contact PMMI’s Global Marketing department | 571.612.3200 | international@pmmi.org | pmmi.org

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Business Drivers

Capture Insights from a Leading Global Packaging Business ForumThe Packaging Management Council (PMC), sponsored by PMMI, provides a forum for senior packaging leaders to exchange information on trends and issues that will enhance member-company knowledge related to packaging and operations.

Participate in this dynamic community of

manufacturing, engineering and operations

professionals who join together to identify best

practices, solve common operational challenges

and apply innovative solutions to issues such as:

■ Total Cost of Ownership■ Workforce Engagement■ Overall Equipment Effectiveness■ Factory Acceptance Tests■ Hygienic Design■ Sustainability■ Worker Safety■ Secured Vendor Access■ Clean-In-Place (CIP)

■ Request for Proposal (RFP)

Become part of a strategic network and knowledge community.

Learn more at OpXLeadershipNetwork.org.

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Interested in attending an event?Contact PMMI’s Industry Services department | 571.612.3200 | inquiries@pmmi.org | pmmi.org

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PMMI RoadshowThese one-day events bring together PMMI members and CPG professionals at member facilities across the country. The Roadshow is packed with informative discussions on industry hot topics and customer insight. Plus, we’ll show you how PMMI’s resources can help enhance your business.

Expand the Presence and Influence of Women in Processing and Packaging The Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership

Network serves to recruit, retain and advance

women’s careers in processing and packaging

through leadership development, networking events

and mentorship.

Technical ServicesPMMI provides multiple resources to help member companies improve the safety of processing and packaging machinery. This includes:

■ Serving as the standard development organization for the ANSI/PMMI B155.1-206 standard

■ Supplier of PackSafe software focused specifically on processing and packaging machinery

■ Supplying updates to members on the latest industry standards and regulations

“What really struck me at the Annual Meeting is how much PMMI cares about the performance of its members, always trying to find ways to help us manufacture and sell.” —Emmanuel Cerf, President and CEO, Polypack Inc.

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Annual MeetingWith an agenda full of high-interest programming and peer learning, the Annual Meeting is a great place to grow your network and build business knowledge. Business session content is designed to keep you in the know on the issues of the day—from market and consumer trends to exporting, and marketing to manufacturing innovations. You will also have the opportunity to tour world-class manufacturing facilities.

Executive Leadership ConferenceIf there’s one word that that describes the benefit of attending the Executive Leadership Conference, it’s perspective. You’ll hear from some of the most in-demand thought leaders of the business world, researchers, association leaders and some of your customers. Moreover, you’ll hear from fellow executives and have the opportunity to work through issues currently affecting your business and the industry as a whole.

Interested in attending an event?Contact PMMI’s Industry Services department 571.612.3200 | inquiries@pmmi.org | pmmi.org

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Let PMMI be your first call.

Contact Member Services at 571.612.3200 or visit pmmi.org/join.