PMMI Members’ and PACK EXPO Exhibitors’ Donations Support Needs of Hurricane Victims

Bosch contribution pushes hurricane relief funds raised through www.pmmi.org/we-care to nearly $90,000. PMMI will match funds up to $100,000.

As the packaging and processing industry continues support for PMMI’s campaign for hurricane aid, the Bosch Community Fund raised the bar today, pledging $50,000 to relief efforts at www.pmmi.org/we-care. In addition to the donation link, funds raised through the annual PACK gives BACK™ event, featuring the legendary rock and roll band the Doobie Brothers, will also go to the American Red Cross to aid in relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Harvey and Irma in 2017.

“In light of the devastating effects of both hurricanes, our industry has opened their hearts and checkbooks to aid recovery in Houston and Florida. Since announcing this year’s proceeds will go to hurricane relief, ticket sales to PACK gives BACK have soared,” said Chuck Yuska, CEO, PMMI. “With such widespread damage, the need for donations is greater than ever. Our thoughts are with all those impacted by these deadly storms, including PMMI members, customers and their families.”

PMMI is proud to report donations of nearly $90,000 through its web link alone, with more coming in every day. PMMI will match funds up to $100,000. But, more is needed to support the efforts of the Red Cross in aiding the victims of these disasters. PMMI will have donation stations set up at PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO 2017 (Sept. 25-27, Las Vegas Convention Center) and will continue efforts to raise money via: www.pmmi.org/we-care.

“We at Bosch are very supportive of efforts to help propel the recovery, following the extensive destruction of these two hurricanes,” said Mike Mansuetti, president of Robert Bosch LLC. “We are grateful to PMMI for matching donations, which allows Bosch’s contribution to go even further to assist the American Red Cross’ relief efforts.”

PACK gives BACK, an annual fundraising event, sponsored by Rockwell Automation, will take place Monday, Sept. 25th at 4 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Tickets for PACK gives BACK are available online for registered PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO attendees and exhibitors at www.packexpolasvegas.com/pack-gives-back and cost $75 each (buy nine, and get the 10th ticket free). Get your tickets today and do your part to support the recovery effort.

Below is the list of PMMI members and PACK EXPO exhibitors who have made donations to date (for an up-to-the-minute list of donors, go to pmmi.org/we-care):

A-B-C Packaging
ANRITSU Infivis Inc.
ARPAC
AS-Interface Organization North America
BluePrint Automation (BPA)
Bosch Community Fund
Bosch Packaging Technology/Kliklok Woodman
CAM Packaging Systems
Change Parts, Inc.
Cheer Pack N.A.
Combi Packaging Systems LLC
Commercial Manufacturing
Crosio & Associates
Delkor Systems, Inc.
Douglas Machine Inc.
Duravant
Dynamic Conveyor Corporation
E-PAK Machinery, Inc.
FMH Conveyors
Foil & Specialty Effects Association
Frazier & Son
Hamer-Fischbein
IC Filling Systems Inc.
JLS Automation
Marlen
Massman Automation Designs
Nordson Corporation
Oden Machinery, Inc.
PAC Machinery
Peel Plastic Products Ltd
POBCO, Inc.
Precision Automation Company, Inc.
Propack Processing and Packaging Systems Inc.
PTI - Packaging Technologies & Inspection
Republic Manufacturing
Ryson International Inc.
Schneider Packaging
Septimatech Group Inc.
SMC Corporation of America
Spectrum Packaging
STARVIEW PKG MACHINERY
TNA North America, Inc.
Uhlmann Packaging Systems LP
UniTrak Corporation Limited

About PMMI
PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, represents more than 800 North American manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry. We work to advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through the world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of resources to empower our members. The PACK EXPO trade shows unite the world of packaging and processing to advance the industries they serve: PACK EXPO International, PACK EXPO Las Vegas, Healthcare Packaging EXPO, PACK EXPO East, EXPO PACK México, EXPO PACK Guadalajara and ProFood Tech. PMMI Media Group connects manufacturers to the latest solutions, trends and innovations in packaging and processing year-round through brands including Packaging World, Automation World, Healthcare Packaging, Contract Packaging, ProFood World and Packaging + Processing OEM. PMMI Business Drivers assist members in pursuing operational excellence through workforce development initiatives, deliver actionable business intelligence on economic, market and industry trends to support members' growth strategies, and actively connect the supply chain throughout the year.

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