Manufacturing

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    Sealed Air, Alpla, CurTec expand US packaging manufacturing

    Plastic bottles, closed-cell PE foam, reusable PE food containers and molded fiber are some of the materials and items slated for new U.S. production capacity from a range of companies.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Dow, APC partner on ‘easy tear’ MDO-PE film

    American Packaging Corp. spent nine months partnering with Dow on R&D for a monomaterial polyethylene that offers consumers a cleaner tear. APC sees an “urgent” need for this product in confectionery, snacks and beyond.

    By • Updated Oct. 14, 2026
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    Amid push for recycled fiber packaging, virgin demand remains strong

    Customer requests for recycled fiber are growing, but virgin still plays an important role. “Without sourced virgin fiber coming into the system, at some point all of the fiber is too short to make boxes,” said a Smurfit Westrock leader.

    By April Reese • Oct. 12, 2026
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    Top packaging trade shows in 2027

    Details are already available for more than a dozen major events related to packaging manufacturing, policy, sustainability and more.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Oct. 6, 2026
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    Greif, Charter Next Generation, McKinley announced closures in September

    Henkel also updated its plans for closing an adhesives manufacturing facility in Wisconsin.

    By • Oct. 5, 2026
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    PCA to close full-line plant in Ohio

    Packaging Corporation of America said it plans to consolidate the Middletown, Ohio, site’s work into a new facility nearby. 

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    ProAmpac comes in hot with grab-and-go wings box

    The supplier designed and produced a unique hot box for Flamin’ Hot chicken wings in Circle K stores. Hot-hold solutions are outpacing demand for chilled, prepared foods, said Adam Grose, executive vice president at ProAmpac.

    By • Sept. 24, 2026
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    Pratt, Amcor, JBM, O-I invest in manufacturing expansions

    Supremex, Sabert, Cirkla and Crawford Packaging also had announcements and openings across the Midwest and Southeast.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    Sponsored by SonicAire

    The next stage of evolution for combustible dust management in packaging is proactive

    Packaging plants run on automated production. Why are they still cleaning dust by hand?

    Sept. 21, 2026
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    Greif to exit CRB market with Georgia mill closure

    Nearly 100 employees will be affected. Greif’s end to CRB production comes at a time when numerous fiber producers are reshuffling their product offerings. 

    By , • Sept. 16, 2026
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    PCA, Pactiv, Anchor made facility closure announcements in August

    Packaging Corporation of America is permanently closing its full-line plant in Gas City, Indiana, with dozens of layoffs expected in October.

    By • Updated Sept. 8, 2026
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    Q&A

    10 years in, ePac CEO touts success of digital printing focus

    CEO Virag Patel describes the desire to “embrace change” as ePac builds a new flagship facility in Phoenix following its acquisition by a private equity firm. It’s also navigating changes from technology, tariffs and EPR policies.

    By • Sept. 1, 2026
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    Longview paper mill disaster

    Nippon Dynawave cited for 35 environmental violations after implosion

    The company has 30 days to respond to Washington’s Department of Ecology regarding the citation. Meanwhile, the state’s labor agency cited NDP for a separate safety violation at the Longview site.

    By • Aug. 27, 2026
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    Anchor Glass to close Georgia site, affecting 168 workers

    The footprint change follows a recapitalization and leadership change for the Florida-based food and beverage container manufacturer.

    By • Aug. 19, 2026
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    Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

    At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum. 

    By • Updated Aug. 19, 2026
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    Packaging companies target Southeast for latest expansions

    DRC Industries, UFP Packaging and Wyda Packaging are among the companies expanding their presence in the region. TricorBraun and Vert announced other North American expansions in Quebec and Colorado.

    By • Aug. 17, 2026
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    Packaging innovations: Heinz cap lets consumers choose their main squeeze

    Plus, something’s up with 7Up’s new look and Rev-O-Box goes inside out for reuse.

    By • Aug. 14, 2026
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    WK Kellogg ahead of schedule for cutting BHT in cereal packaging

    This comes as the U.S. FDA reassesses the safety of the food preservative. Kellogg also plans to cut artificial dyes in all cereals by year's end.

    By Christopher Doering • Aug. 7, 2026
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    International Paper, Niagara Bottling announced closures in July

    Texas and Illinois are two of the states where shutdowns are planned by packaging-related companies.

    By • Aug. 5, 2026
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    Containerboard production healthier in Q2, but still in decline

    Data from the American Forest & Paper Association shows improving demand and operating rates for containerboard producers, aligning with companies’ recent earnings commentaries.

    By • Aug. 3, 2026
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    Axjo, Balcan, Detpak among international packaging companies expanding in US

    Recent announcements of new facilities and expansions also come from U.S.-based companies including Graham Packaging, Packaging Corporation of America, Quad and Sonoco.

    By • July 31, 2026
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    Longview paper mill disaster

    Nippon Dynawave extends employee pay at idled Washington plant

    While operations at the Longview, Washington, paper mill are still suspended, Nippon Dynawave Packaging extended the August timeline for employees’ guaranteed pay.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    International Paper to close Texas box plant

    This closure announcement builds on a string of others from the company, the most recent coming less than three weeks ago.

    By • July 16, 2026
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    IP temporarily closes Alabama containerboard mill following storm

    While International Paper doesn’t “have a full timeline” for repairs needed on the rain-damaged roof, it hopes to resume operations in August, according to a spokesperson.

    By • July 14, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Molded fiber producers tout growth, innovations despite regulatory hurdle

    Technology advancements that reduce PFAS and improve dry molding — and brands’ pivots from single-use plastics — are driving growth. Yet molded fiber might not be recyclable under a new California law.

    By • July 13, 2026