WeighPack Systems Welcomes More Than 310 Industry Leaders for PMMI Annual Meeting in Montreal
Five immersive facility tours showcased innovation, manufacturing excellence, and collaboration across the Paxiom Group family of companies
MONTREAL, QC, September 2026 – WeighPack Systems proudly welcomed more than 310 packaging and processing industry leaders to its Montreal headquarters this week as host of the 2026 PMMI Annual Meeting, bringing together professionals from across North America for networking, knowledge sharing, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of the industry’s leading packaging automation organizations.
The event featured a unique facility tour experience designed specifically for PMMI attendees. Participants were divided into groups and guided through five themed stations throughout the WeighPack Systems campus, each highlighting a different area of expertise and innovation within the Paxiom Group family:
- Operational Excellence – Zero Waste. Max Output.
- Production Process – A Full-Course Experience of the Production Lifecycle
- Food Automation – Serving Food Production Facilities
- Cannabis Automation & Engineering Innovation
- Service – The Recipe for Customer Loyalty
The tour experience provided attendees with a firsthand look at the people, processes, technologies, and customer-focused solutions that support manufacturers across a wide range of industries.
The event opened with welcoming remarks from Simon Roberts, President of ATS Packaging Machinery and ATS Food Technology, and Ben Wong, President of Paxiom Group, who introduced guests to WeighPack Systems and the broader PFT family of companies. Together, they shared the organization’s history, growth, and commitment to advancing packaging and processing technologies through innovation, collaboration, and customer partnership.
“Hosting the PMMI Annual Meeting was a tremendous honor for our team,” said Ben Wong, President of Paxiom Group. “The opportunity to welcome so many respected leaders from across the packaging and processing community reflects the collaborative spirit that drives our industry forward. We are grateful to PMMI and its members for allowing us to share our facilities, our culture, and the talented people who make everything possible.”
Throughout the day, attendees explored manufacturing operations, engineering capabilities, service initiatives, and automation technologies while engaging directly with team members from across the organization. The tours also provided insight into how equipment manufacturers are helping address some of the industry’s most pressing challenges, including labor shortages, production efficiency, food safety, operational flexibility, and sustainable growth.
As one of Canada’s most recognized packaging automation manufacturers, WeighPack Systems has built a reputation for combining engineering expertise, manufacturing excellence, and customer support to serve manufacturers throughout North America and beyond. Hosting this year’s PMMI Annual Meeting further reinforces the company’s role as a respected contributor to the advancement of the packaging and processing industry.
Beyond the facility tour itself, the event served as an important forum for industry leaders to exchange ideas, strengthen professional relationships, and discuss the trends shaping the future of manufacturing and automation.
WeighPack Systems extends its sincere thanks to PMMI, its members, event organizers, and all attendees for making the 2026 Annual Meeting a memorable and successful gathering for the packaging and processing community.
About WeighPack Systems
WeighPack Systems, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, is a leading manufacturer of automated packaging machinery and integrated packaging solutions. As part of the Paxiom Group family of companies, WeighPack designs and manufactures weighing, bagging, conveying, filling, and end-of-line packaging systems serving food, cannabis, pet food, hardware, confectionery, coffee, frozen foods, and other industries worldwide.
