Manufacturing

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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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    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
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    Washington AG to investigate Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster

    In addition, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced that it opened new inspections at two other kraft pulp and paper mills in the state, owned by Smurfit Westrock and Port Townsend Paper Co.

    By • July 6, 2026
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    International Paper announces shutdowns, layoffs at 4 US facilities

    After a relatively quiet second quarter so far, the company has resumed its 20-month string of facility closure and layoff announcements affecting more than 5,800 employees.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    7 packaging facility expansion announcements to start summer

    ACR, Alpla, Packsize and Pratt Industries are among the companies adding production sites or learning hubs.

    By • June 25, 2026
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    Sonoco invests in fiber, water upgrades at 2 Midwest cans plants

    The paper cans production and water treatment investments align with the company’s sustainability strategy, explained John Pontrello, VP of operations for consumer packaging in North America.

    By • June 23, 2026
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    PCA to defer export sales as it rebuilds inventory

    The emphasis on building domestic supply follows Packaging Corporation of America’s 90,000-ton inventory reduction in March and April. The company faces cost inflation, but demand remains strong, said CEO Mark Kowlzan.

    By • June 11, 2026
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    Authorities share more details from Nippon Dynawave disaster

    The Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers union weighed in. Meanwhile, analysts are assessing how broadly NDP’s mill shutdown could affect the fiber industry, especially as other producers shift fiber grades.

    By • June 8, 2026
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    Paper and paperboard production declined in 2025: AF&PA

    Containerboard capacity fell by 5.1% in 2025, but that doesn’t reflect the full impact of facility shutdowns announced last year, the American Forest & Paper Association told Packaging Dive.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Amcor, Hilex Poly, Origin Materials announced closures in May

    Plastics were the substrate most affected by packaging company closure and layoff announcements last month.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    A mill town in mourning: Nippon Dynawave cleanup and questions continue

    A week after the white liquor tank implosion in Longview, Washington, all missing victims have been recovered and the community mourns the 11 people killed. Implications are emerging for paper and packaging supply chains.

    By • Updated June 3, 2026
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    Emerald Packaging CEO on his dual role as supplier and policy advisor

    The 63-year-old company just closed its first acquisition. CEO Kevin Kelly spoke with Packaging Dive about forgoing private equity investment and helping customers adapt to EPR.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Nippon Paper assessing impacts after deadly Washington mill implosion

    Eight deaths were confirmed as of Thursday afternoon. “We support efforts to fully understand the root cause of this incident and identify measures that can help prevent similar tragedies in the future,” AF&PA said in a statement Friday.

    By • Updated May 29, 2026
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    The envelope, please: Sustainability fuels e-commerce mailer innovation

    E-commerce customers’ growing demand for mailers in place of boxes is driving packaging companies to invest in production expansions and innovations, including at Pregis, Sealed Air and TemperPack.

    By , • May 21, 2026
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    Mondi, Poly Craft Industries, PolyFlex announce expansions

    Paper and plastic packaging companies announced capacity expansions in the Midwest and on the East Coast.

    By • May 18, 2026
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    Automation takes center stage at Smurfit Westrock ‘superplant’ in Wisconsin

    From pizza to industrial products, there’s a corrugated box for that at the year-old, $136 million Pleasant Prairie plant. Automation lets it use about 60% of the labor of a traditional box plant, while scale enables service to greater Chicago.

    By • May 7, 2026
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    Gerresheimer Glass, Oliver, TriMas, Veritiv Visual announced closures in April

    Plus, Clearwater Paper and Graphic Packaging International announced restructurings to result in dozens of layoffs.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    5 common bottlenecks in palletizing and how to fix them

    These are the top five palletizing bottlenecks, the solutions and the best time to address them.

    By Stephenie Felski, Sr Marketing Manager • May 4, 2026
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    Wish you could reseal your canned beverage? Now you can.

    Re:Lid USA is partnering with L.A. Libations to launch canned water with a reclosable aluminum lid. The next step is to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the can innovation.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Containerboard production charts steepest decline in years in Q1

    The year-over-year drop is significant but “is not unprecedented,” according to the American Forest & Paper Association. It follows the nearly 10% production capacity cuts announced in 2025, the last of which were finalized this year.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    JBM Packaging celebrates first graduate of in-prison training program

    While in prison, Billy Campbell trained on JBM Packaging’s manufacturing equipment, and then secured full-time employment upon his release. He joined the roughly 40% of JBM’s employees who were formerly incarcerated.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Anheuser-Busch doubles US manufacturing investment to $600M

    The company’s Brewing Futures initiative includes improvements and workforce commitments at facilities across the country.

    By Laurel Deppen • April 24, 2026
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    CG Roxane, Questar Solutions, Uline announce expansions

    Many of the expansions are in the central U.S., including those by Alltrista Plastics, Nextera Packaging and Tetra Pak.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    US Steel to restart Gary Tin Mill production

    Tin production has been idled at the Indiana site since late 2022. Come 2027, the mill will in part support food and beverage packaging, along with aerosol products.

    By Nathan Owens • April 17, 2026