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[EXHIBITOR EDITION] Cybersecurity Isn't Just an IT Problem Sep 23, 2026

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In this episode, cybersecurity expert and PMMI’s Senior Director of IT, Andy Lomasky, joins unPACKed to explore key challenges and strategies in protecting industrial systems. We discuss network segmentation, remote-access risks, and essential steps that OEMs can take to embed cybersecurity into machine design from the outset.

The State of Packaging Ahead of PACK EXPO 2026 Sep 16, 2026

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In this episode, PMMI’s Vice President of Market Development, Jorge Izquierdo, breaks down the top challenges facing packaging and processing operations heading into PACK EXPO International 2026. He also explains what "operational resilience" means today and how to use new tools, such as PACK EXPO's AI search, to walk away with real solutions.

See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go.

Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com.

PACK EXPO 2026: What to Know Before You Go (with The Manufacturing Millennial & Meaghan Ziemba) Sep 02, 2026

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In this episode, influencers Jake Hall and Meaghan Zeimba discuss what's new on the factory floor this year, including smarter robots, better-connected software, and the biggest workforce challenges in manufacturing. They also share helpful tips to get the most from the show and explain why meeting people in person is so valuable.

Walking the Floor with Purpose: A Veteran Attendee's Guide to PACK EXPO Aug 19, 2026

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Ahead of PACK EXPO International, Charles Weinberg, CEO of MSI Express, shares his team's proven playbook for tackling the show floor.

From pre-show homework and vendor meetings to sending mechanics to scout new technology firsthand. He also digs into the automation, robotics, and AI trends reshaping the packaging industry that attendees should watch for on the floor this year.

Looking for the right supplier for your next packaging or processing challenge? The search doesn’t have to be complicated. Meet PMMI ProSource, the online directory connecting you with trusted packaging and processing suppliers.

Search by product, equipment, or service. Explore supplier capabilities. And quickly find companies with the solutions you need.

Visit PMMIProSource.org. Your source for packaging and processing solutions.

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] Winning the Trade Show Game at PACK EXPO International Aug 12, 2026

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In this special exhibitor edition of unPACKed, trade show expert and President of Competitive Edge, Jefferson Davis, joins the podcast to share what separates winning exhibitors from the rest at PACK EXPO International, starting with a simple framework for identifying the right people to target. He also covers practical tactics for pre-show outreach and booth strategy, including why authentic conversations and hands-on experiences matter most to attendees.

The State of Trade: Tariffs, USMCA, and Manufacturing's Path Forward Aug 05, 2026

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In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, joins the podcast to share the newest tariff updates and what they mean for the packaging and processing industry. From evolving U.S. trade policy and USMCA negotiations to the latest developments with Canada and China, she explains what manufacturers should expect and how PMMI is helping the industry navigate a rapidly changing trade landscape.

Search by product, equipment, or service. Explore supplier capabilities. And quickly find companies with the solutions you need.

Visit PMMIProSource.org. Your source for packaging and processing solutions.

People Over Process: Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit Jul 22, 2026

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Nicole Malachowski flew F-15Es in combat, led the Thunderbirds, and advised the White House over a 21-year Air Force career, and her take on leadership isn't what you'd expect. She joins the pod and breaks down why vulnerability, not authority, builds high-performing teams, and how to lead people through constant change.

Catch her full keynote at the Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at PACK EXPO International this October.

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[Re-Release] Are Your Competitors Out-Marketing You? Jul 08, 2026

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In our 200th episode, we talked with Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke about what authentic marketing looks like for manufacturers today. We covered how small teams can create consistent, meaningful content without overcomplicating it and why platforms like LinkedIn still matter. The episode also explores how digital engagement can lead to stronger real-world connections.

Originally released March 2026.

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] Connecting Students, Schools, and Industry Through PACK EXPO Jul 01, 2026

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In this episode, PMMI’s Director of Workforce Development, Kate Torrence, shares how our approach to workforce development has shifted from supporting today's workforce to cultivating tomorrow's. She discusses the programs, partnerships, and PACK EXPO initiatives that give students a firsthand look at careers in packaging and manufacturing while also providing companies with access to the next generation of talent.

The Ingredients of Industry Growth: What the State of the Industry Report Reveals Jun 24, 2026

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Consumer preferences, from high-protein foods to viral grocery trends, are reshaping the food and beverage processing industry in unexpected ways. In today's episode, we chat with Vanessa Lopez from Interact Analysis to explore the key findings from PMMI's first Food & Beverage Processing Industry Report. Learn more about the technologies, market forces, and investment trends driving the sector forward.

Search by product, equipment, or service. Explore supplier capabilities. And quickly find companies with the solutions you need.

Visit PMMIProSource.org. Your source for packaging and processing solutions.

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