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About Us

About Packaging World
Packaging World is the flagship title of PMMI Media Group, founded in 1994 and the world's best read publication for professionals who use, recommend and purchase packaging equipment, materials and services. Via our website, newsletters and monthly print editions we offer case studies, applications and original articles on design, e-commerce, automation, regulatory topics, strategies and trends that are enhancing packaging across all industries.

Editorial Staff

Matt Reynolds, Chief Editor
Phone: 312-205-7918
A respected and trusted journalist in the packaging community, Matt Reynolds became Editor of Packaging World in 2018. With PMMI Media Group since 2014, Matt's earlier career included contributing to the machine tool and fabrication publications. He was also Editorial Director of PMMI Media Group’s OEM magazine. Reynolds received his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, and he holds a MS in Journalism from Roosevelt University.

Anne Marie Mohan, Senior Editor
Phone: 312-961-9904
A Chicago native, Anne Marie Mohan earned her degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. Anne Marie has nearly 30 years of experience in the B to B trade press, with 20 years covering the packaging industry. Prior to joining PMMI Media Group, she worked as a Senior Editor for Packaging Digest, where she covered trends in package manufacturing, smart and active packaging, RFID and sustainability, among other topics.

Pat Reynolds, Contributing Editor
Phone: 312-205-7917
Pat Reynolds has been a packaging journalist since 1983. He was part of the team who launched Packaging World in 1993, and he was named VP/Editor of the magazine in 2002. Pat's career has taken him to countless packaging operations, technical conferences, and converting plants, not only across the U.S., but internationally as well. Pat holds a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois, an M.A. in English from University of Wisconsin, and an M.A. in Anglo-Irish Literature from University College Dublin.

Contract Manufacturing & Packaging

The official publication for CPA, the Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers, Contract Manufacturing & Packaging is edited for CPA members and professionals who have purchase involvement in contract manufacturing and packaging equipment and materials solutions.

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Contract Manufacturing & Packaging Magazine

 PMMI Media Group
 401 N. Michigan Ave, Suite 1700
 Chicago, IL 60611

 Phone: (312) 222-1010

Joseph Derr, Editor

Joseph Derr is the editor of PMMI ProSource, the official directory of PMMI members, which lists thousands of machinery and material solutions for CPGs and other industrial end users. He is also editor of Contract Manufacturing and Packaging (CM+P), the official publication of CPA, The Association for Contract Packagers and Manufacturers. In addition, he is a contributing editor to Healthcare Packaging and works on other PMMI Media Group digital and print projects. He joined PMMI in 2021. Joe's previous experience in business media includes seven years on converting and packaging magazines.

PMMI Media Group
PMMI Media Group is a market-leading B2B media company that produces information for processing and packaging professionals, bringing together solution providers and end-users and facilitating connectivity throughout the supply chain. Our world class media brands—Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, OEM, Contract Manufacturing and Packaging, and Mundo EXPO PACK—are proven leaders in covering this diverse and dynamic marketplace, and our digital products incorporate leading edge media technologies to deliver informed, actionable business intelligence to the industry.

PMMI
PMMI Media Group is a division of PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, a trade association representing more than 1000 companies that provide a full range of packaging and processing machinery, materials, components and containers. PMMI actively brings buyers and sellers together through initiatives such as PACKEXPO.com, educational programs and world-class events, connecting participants in the processing and packaging supply chain with their customers around the world. PMMI produces the PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows. Learn more at PMMI.