Manufacturing

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    International Paper investing in AI-supported frontline communication tech

    The paper and packaging company led a $36 million funding round for smart radios company Relay. IP trialed the tech at a Tampa, Florida, site and is already using it at more than 20 of its locations.

    By • Oct. 30, 2026
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    ProAmpac execs talk 2027 M&A, innovation predictions

    The company’s president and chief technology officer share updates about the acquisition of TC Transcontinental, “active packaging,” AI and their interest in the meat and cheese market.

    By • Oct. 29, 2026
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    Clearwater weighing options after failures at mill acquired from Graphic Packaging

    The company believes some of the information it received about the mill during the acquisition was “either incomplete or inaccurate,” CEO Arsen Kitch said during an earnings call Monday.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    Stories from Pack Expo 2026

    Interviews with TemperPack, Charter Next Generation, UFP Packaging, GS1 and more.

    By • Updated Oct. 30, 2026
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    UFP Packaging launches box brand as corrugated business expands

    The All Boxed Up name relates to a 2022 acquisition that first got the company into corrugated. UFP Packaging aims for the brand to spotlight customer-centric changes it’s bringing to the corrugated realm, a VP said in an interview.

    By • Oct. 27, 2026
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    AI, chemicals of concern, EPR pepper Pack Expo discussions

    Shipments of packaging machinery continue to grow while states increasingly grapple with packaging legislation, according to Pack Expo speakers from Ameripen, the Flexible Packaging Association and PMMI.

    By , • Oct. 22, 2026
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    TemperPack CEO talks biomaterial R&D with Cruz Foam acquisition

    Peter Wells discusses the company’s broader M&A strategy, approach to AI, an upcoming advancement from cold chain to “warm chain,” and why he’s excited to get a “B.”

    By • Updated Oct. 21, 2026
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    Corrugated boxes maintain dominance despite shifting market dynamics: FBA

    Trade, lightweighting and extended producer responsibility laws are changing certain dynamics within the U.S. corrugated box industry, according to the Fibre Box Association at Pack Expo.

    By • Oct. 20, 2026
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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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    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