How packaging manufacturers performed in 2025
Packaging manufacturers are sharing their full-year results and outlooks for 2026.
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Sealed Air reduced debt in 2025 ahead of acquisition
By Katie Pyzyk • March 2, 2026
Sealed Air released Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings results on the heels of shareholders approving the company’s acquisition by private equity firm CD&R. Read the full article ➔
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Ardagh saw boost for cans, decline for glass in 2025
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 27, 2026
Energy drink demand bolstered beverage can shipments in North America, while cuts to glass production hit results on that side of the business. It’s Ardagh’s first earnings report since a recapitalization agreement in November. Read the full article ➔
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Cascades targeting $100M in additional divestitures for 2026
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2026
The company achieved ahead of schedule its goal of $120 million in proceeds from asset sales and now targets more. Meantime, Cascades continues to navigate tariffs, which is “an ever-moving” situation, said CEO Hugues Simon. Read the full article ➔
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Sonoco’s ‘transformation is complete,’ CEO says. What’s next?
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 17, 2026
A three-year growth strategy is underway that prioritizes innovation, including artificial intelligence, executives explained during a Tuesday investor event. Read the full article ➔
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Smurfit Westrock unveils medium-term plan to accelerate growth
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 11, 2026
Executives detailed five-year financial targets, further optimization efforts and investments in innovation, including AI tools, during an event Wednesday. Read the full article ➔
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O-I Glass reorienting portfolio to boost non-alcoholic beverages
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 11, 2026
The shifts come amid volume declines in beer and spirits. The glass packaging manufacturer is also wrapping up planned capacity reductions in Europe and rolling out an updated strategy across its sales force. Read the full article ➔
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Crown Holdings to spend $550M in 2026 to support growth, including international expansion
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 6, 2026
The canmaker does not intend to add capacity in North America in the next couple years. But the company is carving out capital spending to support capacity expansions and facility upgrades in Brazil, Greece and Spain. Read the full article ➔
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Silgan looks ahead after disruption to metal container customer base
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 5, 2026
The packaging company rode out the waves from cans customer Del Monte’s bankruptcy. Silgan also highlighted fast growth in its dispensing and specialty closures business, with an emphasis on healthcare. Read the full article ➔
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Amcor talks GLP-1 opportunities and impacts
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 4, 2026
During an earnings call Tuesday, Amcor also detailed upcoming synergies and shared updates on integrating Berry Global, including reducing headcount by more than 600 and closing some 20 sites. Read the full article ➔
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New Graphic Packaging CEO announces ‘comprehensive business review’
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 3, 2026
Footprint optimization and a structural reorganization are on the table during a transformational period, said CEO Robbert Rietbroek. Plus, the company is examining the cause of construction cost overruns at its new mill in Texas. Read the full article ➔
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Ball’s new CEO talks volume runway with added US, European assets
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 3, 2026
It was Ball’s first earnings call since Ron Lewis took over as CEO and Daniel Rabbitt became CFO. The company just gained two Benepack facilities in Europe and is bringing more can ends manufacturing to the United States. Read the full article ➔
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International Paper expects at least 7 closures, 700+ layoffs in 2026
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2026
The cuts in the Europe, Middle East and Africa business are part of IP’s ongoing optimization plan. Read the full article ➔
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PCA details efficiency gains at upgraded Greif mills
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2026
After an “unusual” 2025, a “more positive vibe” is emerging among containerboard customers, said Packaging Corporation of America executives. Plus, they’re assessing impacts from the recent winter storm. Read the full article ➔
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Greif emphasizes cost-cutting, organic growth in 2026
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 28, 2026
Weak industrial demand impacted Greif’s performance across metals, closures, fibers and customized polymers. The company is forging ahead on cost optimization efforts, but is also investing in its commercial teams. Read the full article ➔
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