Manufacturing
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5 years later, pandemic-era effects have a mark on the packaging industry
COVID-19 changed how consumers get meals, order items and more, in turn influencing packaging. Some changes in manufacturing have stuck, from automating certain tasks to adapting supply chain management.
By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • March 14, 2025 -
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Manufacturers hail EPA plans to rethink particulate matter regulations
The National Association of Manufacturers, American Forest & Paper Association and others previously challenged an update to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards in court.
By Cole Rosengren • March 14, 2025 -
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Packaging innovations: Less plastic in dairy cups, paint refills, pallet wraps
Huhtamaki, Mondi and Ranpak recently announced new packaging launches and technology integrations.
By Maria Rachal • March 7, 2025 -
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Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods
Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2.
By Philip Neuffer • March 6, 2025 -
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Evertis, Ingredion, Eco Guardian and more announce expansions
Citing sustainability regulations, tariffs and other driving factors, packaging and materials companies have laid out plans to grow their North American operations.
By Cole Rosengren • March 6, 2025 -
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Paper, metal, plastics sectors raise alarm over North America tariffs
The Plastics Industry Association said in a statement it was “deeply concerned” about the levies, citing $74.2 billion in exports and $73.3 billion in imports for plastics in 2023.
By Maria Rachal • Updated March 5, 2025 -
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Poly-Pak, Smurfit Westrock, TC Transcontinental add to 2025 packaging closures, layoffs
Ardagh Glass, Clearwater Paper, International Paper and Pactiv Evergreen also in February each detailed efforts to cut hundreds of employees.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 4, 2025 -
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Manufacturing is on the rebound, but tariffs threaten growth: PMI
Production and demand rose in February as customers rushed to put in new orders ahead of the Trump administration’s levies. Commodity spot prices also rose 20%, including on steel and aluminum.
By Kate Magill • March 3, 2025 -
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Canada and Mexico tariffs will take effect March 4, Trump confirms
The president will also impose an additional 10% import tax on China next week and hinted at plans to soon levy 25% duties on the European Union.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 27, 2025 -
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Sonoco turns M&A eye to ThermoSafe sale after Eviosys deal close
M&A drove a “milestone” year in 2024, Sonoco executives said. But the Eviosys acquisition’s longer-than-expected approval timeline affected contract negotiations, said CEO Howard Coker.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2025 -
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Pactiv Evergreen settles for $6.25M over 2023 North Carolina mill closure
The restitution amount is more than half of what Pactiv Evergreen received from the state in grants for the site. The company is “pleased to have resolved” matters related to the Canton mill, which it sold last month.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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International Paper to close 4 facilities, affecting 674 employees
The bulk of those jobs are at a Louisiana mill slated to cease operations by March 31, according to an additional securities filing from the company. It adds to more than 1,500 layoffs announced in late 2024.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Feb. 13, 2025 -
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10 manufacturers invest millions in packaging, rPET expansions
The lion’s share of recently announced investments will occur in the central United States, including for International Paper, Genpak, Eagle Flexible Packaging and Premier Packaging.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 13, 2025 -
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Pactiv Evergreen to close Michigan plant, cut 153 jobs
Jobs will be eliminated this spring. Pactiv Evergreen announced in 2024 a couple rounds of cost-cutting measures, including layoffs and curtailed spending.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Ball buys Florida can maker, plans Oregon plant
It’s gaining a beverage can facility in the Southeast through a $160 million deal and will build a can plant in the Pacific Northwest to better align with customers. Separately, Ball is pursuing alternatives for its cups business.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 5, 2025 -
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Manufacturing reenters growth mode in January as demand, production improve: PMI
The news signifies a return to growth after more than two years. Many manufacturers are bracing, however, for possible fallout from the Trump administration’s recent tariff proposals.
By Kate Magill • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Canada’s retaliatory tariffs to impact paper, plastic packaging
U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive orders on tariffs against multiple countries are drawing pricing and supply chain concerns from the Plastics Industry Association, American Forest & Paper Association and others.
By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Dow plans 1,500 layoffs in $1B savings plan
The cost-cutting announcement follows a 6% sales decline in the company’s packaging and specialty plastics segment.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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The packaging industry outlook for 2025
The evolution of packaging EPR, potential for more industry-reshaping megadeals, shifting attitudes on plastics and sustainability goals, and Trump’s mark on trade and federal funding are dynamic areas to watch.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Layoffs, closures announced by Dow, Orbis, Greif in January
Packaging Corporation of America and RR Donnelley also gave notice of upcoming packaging-related closures and layoffs.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Greif announces 2 closures, affecting 140 jobs
One paperboard machine in Georgia and one containerboard mill in Massachusetts will shut down permanently by this spring.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2025 -
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Lend an ear: Corn-based material introduced for biodegradable packaging
Corn Next believes it has cracked the corn code for more sustainable packaging and aims to scale up. Later this year, it will move to Illinois, closer to where its corn supplier is based.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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Trump freezes Inflation Reduction Act funding
The White House issued a memo the following day to clarify the funding pause, specifying that it pertains only to aspects of the law mentioned in Section 2 of the executive order.
By Kate Magill • Updated Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Packaging materials didn’t cause Walmart broth recall, says TreeHouse Foods
Tetra Pak makes the cartons for the recalled broth and said it is not aware of procedural issues on its end. This recall comes as food and cosmetics recalls more broadly are on the rise, according to FDA data.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Trump orders trade review ahead of potential tariffs
Federal agencies have until April 1 to give recommendations on trade pacts with Mexico, Canada and China. President Trump also said certain tariffs on Mexico and Canada could begin by Feb. 1.
By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 21, 2025
