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PMM's Annual Machinery Investment Survey 2025

Welcome to the seventh annual Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing machinery buying survey. We’re seeking your feedback to gain an understanding of machinery markets during tumultuous 2025 and clues about what’s coming in 2026.

Please take five minutes to complete this confidential survey. Results will be published in our January issue, online and in an eBook.

In appreciation of your time, you will be entered in a drawing upon completion for a $100 VISA gift card to be awarded on Nov. 23.
1.Please indicate the manufacturing processes used by your company. Select all that apply.(Required.)
2.Please indicate the annual sales revenue for your company(Required.)
3.Do you plan to buy primary processing equipment in 2026?(Required.)
4.What are your reasons for the planned investment? Select all that apply. (Required.)
5.How will your primary equipment investment compare to 2025?(Required.)
6.What will be the range of your primary equipment investment in 2026?(Required.)
7.How has each of the following issues affected your business in 2025?(Required.)
Positive Effect
Negative Effect
Mixed
No Effect
Unknown
U.S. trade policy
Resin shortages/price hikes
Supply chain issues
State of the economy/interest rates
Labor shortage
8.How will each of the following issues influence your machinery buying plans for 2026?(Required.)
Spend More
Spend Less
Mixed
No Effect
Unknown
U.S. trade policy
Resin shortages/price hikes
Supply chain issues
State of the economy/interest rates
Labor shortage
9.What is your forecast for the overall health of your business in 2026?(Required.)