PMMI Foundation

We are excited to launch the PMMI Foundation page. Our mission is to grow awareness of careers in packaging and processing and to provide assistance to schools and programs that develop students to excel in the industry. We strive to build a brighter future for the #packaging and #processing industry. Learn more at www.pmmifoundation.org

Today, we celebrate the packaging and processing professionals who keep industries moving forward. From innovative packaging designs to cutting-edge processing technologies, this industry plays a critical role in delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient solutions to consumers worldwide. At the PMMI Foundation, we’re proud to contribute to this dynamic industry, driving advancements in sustainability, automation, and product safety. As we celebrate #MFGDay24, let's inspire the next generation to explore careers in packaging and processing—an industry at the heart of innovation and progress. #MFGDay #PackagingIndustry #ProcessingIndustry #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfManufacturing #STEM

🚀 Help Us Inspire the Next Generation at PACK EXPO International! 🚀 Calling all industry professionals! We're inviting local Chicago area high school students to experience @PACK EXPO International like never before. With the virtual PACK Quest, sponsored by the PMMI Foundation, students will dive into the dynamic show floor, interact with cutting-edge packaging and processing technology from over 2,500 exhibitors, and explore exciting career opportunities in our industry! 💡 Here’s how you can support: Spread the word to your local school chapters Encourage students to participate in PACK Quest for a chance to win fantastic prizes Highlight this amazing opportunity to witness the latest industry innovations! 📢 There’s still time to register! Help us inspire the future workforce by sharing this opportunity. Email Kate Fiorianti at [email protected].🌟 #PACKEXPO #PackagingInnovation #FutureWorkforce #STEM #AdvancedManufacturing #CareerOpportunities

It was my pleasure to accompany BluePrint Automation (BPA) and the #LCBirdRobohawks and FIRST student meeting at BPA today. What a thrill to see the excitement in the eyes of these talented young students. That enthusiasm spilled over into the #BPA employees too. So many people to thank for this event, the Blueprint Team was absolutely amazing and the LC Bird staff and students are just world class. A few pictures below of the event and even Andre Boom COO of Blueprint automation trying his hand at running the robot, great job Andre! And special shout out to Tom Gregory and Robbie Quinlin for all the time you spent to make this the success it was. One more major shout out, PMMI: The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies and PMMI Foundation for the matching sponsor funds. The excitement is real!

We are thrilled to welcome the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana to #PACKEXPO this fall as part of their Sustainable Packaging Patch! Thank you to everyone who is making this event happen! SPE: Inspiring Plastics Professionals and Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP)

Are you looking to get invovled in your local education community? Consider sponsoring or hosting a Summer Manufacturing Camp: ⚙️ Highlight manufacturing's significance to the local community? ⚙️ Create busines and educational partnerships ⚙️ Help fill the skills labor gap, starting in your hometown For more information and to get invovled visit: https://lnkd.in/ensFJCr6 Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Shout out to the amazing Future Workforce Committee (The Best Committee) at PMMI! You dedication, passion and hard work make everything we do possible! Stay tuned for exciting events and announcements coming in 2025!

During National Coding Week, we celebrate Ada Lovelace, whose groundbreaking algorithms not only shaped computer science but also laid the groundwork for the automation and innovation driving today's manufacturing industry.

We’re thrilled to share through the PMMI U Skills Fund the PMMI Foundation along with Dyco Inc. were able to support the "Battle in the Burg" event—a dynamic battle bot competition that brought together 38 robot teams from 6 states! This exciting event showcased the incredible talents of young engineers and innovators as they designed, built, and battled their robots in a thrilling display of creativity and technical skill. By supporting events like this, we’re helping to inspire the next generation of leaders in the packaging and automation industries. A big congratulations to all the teams who competed—you are the future of innovation, and we’re honored to be part of your journey! #BattleInTheBurg #STEMEducation #PMMIFoundation #InnovationInAction

🥜 It's National Peanut Butter Day! 🥜 Whether you like it smooth, crunchy, or extra nutty, packaging plays a crucial role in keeping your favorite spread fresh and delicious. Let's celebrate the unsung heroes behind every jar—the innovative packaging solutions that preserve flavor and reduce waste! What's Your Favorite way to enjoy peanut butter? #NationalPeanutButterDay #PackagingInnovation #Sustainability