Manufacturing: Page 17

  • The Theppadungporn Chaokoh coconut milk can, whose golf ball-like surface design reduces the amount of material needed, was among the innovations Crown highlighted in its 2022 sustainability report.
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    Crown Holdings notes lightweighting progress, water challenges in 2022 sustainability report

    The metal packaging manufacturer also plans to set a net zero target with the Science Based Targets initiative and publish a formal net zero plan within the next two years.

    By • June 22, 2023
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    J&J Green Paper eyes US locations while scaling production of rice-derived paper coating

    On the heels of inking multiple agreements in Asia, the creator of an organic, plastic-free barrier for paper packaging is considering two states as possibilities for its first U.S. manufacturing sites.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    O-I Glass emissions fell in 2022 with lightweighting, tech, recycling initiatives

    The company is bullish on innovation that could minimize the footprint of glass processing and production facilities. It detailed progress since 2017 in its latest sustainability report.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations

    The company also upped its bottles’ minimum recycled content to 50%, which is expected to save nearly 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

    By • June 20, 2023
  • An array of Heinz sauce packets with specialty packaging for the summer.
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    Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility

    Restaurantware, ProAmpac and AdvanSix also recently announced new launches or packaging redesigns.

    By • June 16, 2023
  • People at work in a large warehouse full of boxes.
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    Data from CPI, Fed and cardboard box sales may signal slowing economy

    A broadening “cardboard box recession” could be a harbinger of a wider global recession. 

    By • Updated June 15, 2023
  • A sign marks the location of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Local Office in Savannah, Georgia on September 17, 2022.
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    Pretium Packaging settles discrimination lawsuit with EEOC

    The plastic container manufacturer will pay more than $252,000 and provide annual training as part of a settlement stemming from findings that it did not hire women for certain positions.

    By • June 15, 2023
  • Machinery inside Graphic Packaging International's Kalamazoo, Michigan, paperboard production plant.
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    Graphic Packaging, government officials hit with lawsuit over toxic Michigan mill emissions

    The class-action lawsuit alleges that decades of systemic racism harmed about 8,000 residents in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company has been working with state officials to mitigate its hydrogen sulfide emissions.

    By • June 13, 2023
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    Slowdown in new orders visible in May manufacturing data

    Companies are still working through backlogs and there are signs of production slowdowns for the coming months, analysts say.

    By • June 6, 2023
  • Screenshot of actress Retta in a new ad for The Paper and Packaging Board.
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    Screenshot: The Paper and Packaging Board/YouTube 

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    Star power boosts ‘papertarian’ campaign for paper industry group

    The Paper and Packaging Board’s president talks about how a celebrity provides a “lift” for the marketing organization’s day-to-day work, as well as potential industry impacts from lightweighting, EPR, a recession and more.

    By • June 6, 2023
  • A Mars bar candy bar with a paper wrapper.
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    Packaging innovations: Mars launches paper wrappers, Absolut lightens up with paper bottle

    Catch up on six innovative sustainable packaging launches and redesigns from Sprite, Earthfirst Films, Sabert Corp. and more.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Specright CTO says to take advantage of AI for packaging, data is key

    Ayman Shoukry, from data platform Specright, sees great potential in using artificial intelligence to better manage supply chains and reporting. But none of it will work without standardized data.

    By • June 1, 2023
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    Ball, Graphic Packaging, WestRock and other packaging manufacturers announced layoffs in May

    More than 1,200 jobs were set to be affected, according to certain disclosures about idling, closures and layoffs at those companies, as well as at Packaging Corp. of America and Trivium Packaging facilities.

    By • May 31, 2023
  • Artist rendering of a corn stover processing plant to be built in Iowa.
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    Getting corny: Dow project aims to create bio-based plastics from crop waste

    Partners envision a “new ecosystem where farmers are being incentivized” for corn material otherwise considered waste, according to a Dow leader.

    By • May 30, 2023
  • Compostable containers with tacos inside.
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    Packaging innovations: Compostable clamshell prevents taco tipping, Smirnoff Ice’s ‘drippy’ redesign

    Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns from Better Earth, ProAmpac, Pure Protein and others.

    By • May 26, 2023
  • The exterior of Ball's metal beverage can facility in Wallkill, NY.
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    Ball closing Wallkill, New York, facility, laying off more than 140 workers

    The company has said for months that the closure was possible and it could make the products manufactured in Wallkill elsewhere.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Avery Dennison announces new CEO and current leader’s retirement

    Deon Stander, currently president and chief operating officer, will take over as CEO later this year.

    By • May 24, 2023
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    Pair of Kraft-backed packaging facilities unveiled in Massachusetts

    Rand-Whitney Container’s new 384,000-square-foot plant, which will manufacture cardboard boxes for retail and protective packaging, drew Gov. Maura Healey to a recent ribbon-cutting event.

    By • May 22, 2023
  • An opened 12-pack package of Budweiser beer with a music magazine printed on the package's inside.
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    Packaging innovations: Budweiser’s music box, Quilted Northern puts paper on paper and more

    Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns involving Pepsi, Georgia-Pacific, Bertolli, Ardagh, Ball, Tetra Pak and others.

    By • May 19, 2023
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    LanzaTech, Plastipak partner on ‘world’s first’ PET made from carbon emissions

    The two Midwestern companies say the product can be used in food-safe applications and could help customers reduce their Scope 3 emissions.

    By • May 18, 2023
  • Smurfit Kappa facility
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    Packaging manufacturing investments and expansions in 2023

    Amid an industry theme of pullbacks in production, companies including Smurfit Kappa, PulPac and Berry Global have all recently shared expansion updates.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    US inflation again eased in April

    The plastics manufacturing workforce saw a little growth last month, while paper manufacturing’s workforce declined.

    By • May 12, 2023
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    Packaging innovations: Stora Enso and Tubex put a twist on tube caps, ClearBags’ pouches shape up

    Catch up on some of the latest news on packaging redesigns and material changes for beauty product refills, compostable containers and more.

    By • May 12, 2023
  • A person carrying a tote bag looks at items on a grocery store shelf
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    Destocking effects linger for packaging manufacturers

    Q1 and April inventory trends — and what they might mean for the second half of the year —  were discussed by paper, glass, metal and plastic packaging executives in recent earnings calls.

    By , • May 9, 2023
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    Ball’s beverage can shipments decline amid weaker consumer spending

    Executives said Ball will continue to take downtime at facilities in Q2, and it’s moving forward to close a plant in Wallkill, New York. The coming summer months and new products offer some reasons for optimism, though.

    By • May 5, 2023