Christopher Smith

2 days ago | oemmagazine.org | Christopher Smith

While aftermarket business is expected to grow for OEMs in the next few years, they still face hurdles, headlined by scarce technical expertise, equipment servicing, and end-user expectations. That’s according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s “Aftermarket Parts & Services” report, which explores growth in the aftermarket space, end user expectations, emerging technologies, and actionable recommendations for OEMs and their suppliers to improve services.

5 days ago | profoodworld.com | Christopher Smith

As the organic soda market evolves, Long Island, N.Y.-based producer Fresh Fizz Sodas is staying on top of traceability regulations with easy-to-use, effective tools. After using a spreadsheet solution for its materials requirements planning (MRP) requirements, Fresh Fizz switched to an MRPeasy system and created more balance in its tracking system, according to a release from the manufacturing software company. Fresh Fizz produces sodas without additives and refined sugars.

1 week ago | oemmagazine.org | Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith, Assistant Editor for PMMI Media Group: Hello, I'm Christopher Smith, assistant editor and contributor to OEM Magazine. New Hampshire-based equipment manufacturer Wire Belt has reinvented its manufacturing operations using the footprint of a former Walmart. “Originally, when we started the search for the ‘new’ building we had a few options to either build or repurpose an existing building,” says Alexander Stodolski, Market Research Analyst at Wire Belt.

1 week ago | oemmagazine.org | Christopher Smith

3D-printed parts can provide end users with cost reductions and reduce downtime. At the same time, original equipment manufacturers can enhance their offerings and end-user collaboration by providing 3D-part services. However, despite the advantages, end users indicate a slowness to adopt parts.

1 week ago | packworld.com | Christopher Smith

TrendsPackage DesignPlant-based milk producer Malk Organics is addressing what it felt was “a narrow, flat-facing label” with a redesign that provides a greater shelf presence. May 29, 2025The above image shows Malk Organics' oat and almond milk product packaging before (left) and after (right) its redesign.