pmmi announces purchase of summit media group, inc.pmmi annual meeting rosemont, illinois sept. 16, 2014 pmmi, the association for packaging and processing technologies, owner and producer of the pack expo portfolio of trade shows, has entered into an agreement to purchase summit media group, inc., publisher of packaging world, automation world, healthcare packaging and contract packaging. the sale is expected to conclude in late october, according to pmmi chairman bill crist, ceo, kliklokwoodman, who delivered the announcement at pmmi&39s annual meeting today."summit is a wellknown, highlyrespected publisher, with print publications and a significant digital presence that truly complements pmmi&39s strategic plan. they bring to the table a fully developed platform, an established audience and a high level of brand recognition all within a proven business model," crist says."pmmi&39s strategic vision is to create opportunities where businesses and people along the packaging and processing supply chain can convene to network, problem solve and do business," crist adds. "the robust platform summit brings to the table will enhance our ability to do that.""i think it&39s more than fair to say, pmmi&39s greatest competitive advantage lies in the strength of our trade shows, programs and services," says pmmi president & ceo charles d. yuska, noting that the multimedia platform will strengthen pmmi&39s position. "this platform will help connect our pack expo exhibitors with the trade show attendees yearround and will support the expanding group of expositions."summit president and ceo joe angel shares his enthusiasm. "the synergy between our two organizations is one that will enable us both to move to the next level in terms of what we can offer our subscribers, customers, pmmi members and the packaging and processing community as a whole. we&39re very excited to become part of pmmi, with whom we&39ve had a strong relationship for so many years, and look forward to the new opportunities this strategic acquisition will make possible." under the agreement, the summit media group staff will join the pmmi staff, with summit offices remaining in the chicago area.about pmmipmmi, the association for packaging and processing technologies, is a trade association representing over 650 packaging and processing supply chain companies that provide a full range of packaging and processing machinery, materials, components and containers. pmmi actively brings buyers and sellers together through programs and events such as the pack expo portfolio of trade shows, packexpo.com, pmt magazine, pack expo show daily, networking events and educational programs.pmmi organizes the pack expo trade shows pack expo international, pharma expo, colocated with pack expo international and presented jointly with the international society for pharmaceutical engineering ispe pack expo las vegas, pack expo east, expo pack méxico and expo pack guadalajara, connecting participants in the packaging and processing supply chain with their customers around the world. coming up pack expo international 2014, nov. 25 mccormick place, chicago pharma expo, colocated with pack expo international 2014 pack expo east, debuting feb. 1618, 2015 pennsylvania convention center, philadelphia expo pack guadalajara 2015, march 1012, 2015 guadalajara, jalisco, mexico expo pack méxico 2015, june 1619 mexico city, mexico.learn more about pmmi and the pack expo trade shows at pmmi.org and packexpo.com.about summit media group, inc. summit media group, inc., produces leading publications, events and online media for professionals in packaging and industrial automation. magazines include packaging world, automation world, packaging world&39s pack expo showcase, healthcare packaging and contract packaging. in addition, summit publishes over a dozen ebooks for specialized markets, webinars and other digital resources, the automation conference and web resource greenerpackage.com.editorial contactkate achelpohlpmmi director, member communications571.612.3183kachelpohl@pmmi.org
