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    Genpak to close Utah plant, affecting approximately 200 workers

    The decades-old site produces a “large volume of polystyrene containers,” prompting the food service ware manufacturer to realign its footprint “to coincide with legislative changes and consumer demand.”

    By • March 27, 2026
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    Packaging stocks among hardest hit by Iran war: Morningstar

    Morningstar tracked a packaging stock sell-off over a three-week period. Jefferies also noted this week that packaging manufacturers’ stocks are “significantly underperforming” the S&P 500.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    Businesses prepping for California EPR and recyclability laws amid lawsuit

    A lawsuit filed last week centers on SB 343, California’s forthcoming labeling law. But SB 54 concerns loom. “It’s a lot to balance in one year,” said Liz Morris of Anthesis Group.

    By • March 26, 2026
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    Teamsters terminate agreement, strike at Smurfit Westrock site set for closure

    The company says the union terminated the two parties’ labor agreement at the Wakefield, Massachusetts, corrugated converting plant. Approximately 90 employees will be affected when the facility closes this spring.

    By • March 25, 2026
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    13 North American packaging manufacturers announce expansions

    Cascades, ePac, International Paper, Lindenmeyr Monroe and Rand-Whitney were among the packaging companies that announced expansions.

    By • March 24, 2026
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    International Paper to build $225M box plant in Mississippi

    The new build will replace a nearby aging facility. This aligns with IP’s plan for $1.9 billion in annual capital spending, especially to reconfigure its box plant network.

    By • Updated March 20, 2026
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    Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500K in January

    The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released revised data from December 2025, including 10,000 fewer separations than initially reported.

    By Sara Samora • March 20, 2026
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    The $25K-a-day question: how to decide which Capex projects to fund now

    EPR. Tariffs. Aging equipment. Everything now feels urgent. Here’s how to prioritize Capex in 2026.

    March 16, 2026
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    Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

    Numerous sectors are plagued by excess capacity and production, including aluminum, glass, paper and plastics, according to a USTR filing.

    By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026
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    Packaging innovations: Chupa Chups says ‘good luck’ with ‘final boss’ wrapper

    Plus, Parkside launches three compostable films and Nova Chemicals commercializes two grades of recycled polyethylene.

    By • March 6, 2026
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    PCA CEO says $5.2B worth of investments will pay off in 2026

    Packaging Corporation of America CEO Mark Kowlzan detailed the impact of investments over the last decade, where energy projects are set to occur, and his optimism for nearshoring, during a BofA Securities event.

    By • March 2, 2026
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    International Paper further downsizing in South Carolina

    Another closure in Georgetown will impact 126 employees later this year, as International Paper undertakes other major changes to its business structure.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    February containerboard prices chart ‘surprising’ dip

    Despite production pullbacks and improved demand, one index showed a dip in monthly containerboard prices. This “shocked” some industry participants and could jeopardize certain producers’ planned $70 per ton hikes for March 1.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Takeaways from The Packaging Conference 2026

    Speakers at the February event discussed timely industry topics including M&A, EPR, innovation and market growth.

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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    Ahead of the demand curve? What’s behind the rPET slump.

    A recent spate of rPET facility closures follows a slightly premature ramp-up, said one converter. But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have an rPET industry on this continent,” according to NAPCOR.

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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    South Carolina, Virginia score packaging manufacturing expansions

    Hinton Lumber Products, Georg Utz, Infinity Global and SunDance are growing in the South. Meanwhile, Silgan and Questar Solutions moved their headquarters locally.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Digital printing poised to ‘mature’ in 2026

    Factors such as brands’ input, artificial intelligence and system interoperability are expected to influence adoption of digital printing for packaging this year, according to a newly released report from Keypoint Intelligence.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Sonoco settles in after years of change, says new consumer packaging leader

    Ernest Haynes recently took the helm of the company’s newly reworked consumer packaging Americas business unit. He spoke about operating within a simpler organization and helping employees navigate uncertainty.

    By • Feb. 13, 2026
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    CJ Biomaterials builds toward compostables having their moment in EPR era

    The PHA producer commercialized multiple new offerings in recent years, invested in a new Massachusetts polymer science facility and regularly works with composters to tests its products.

    By • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Greif CEO Ole Rosgaard on strategizing for the next 148 years

    The CEO discussed with Packaging Dive his outlook for 2026 and Greif’s long-term strategy amid an industrial recession. Changes include recent divestitures, workforce cuts, a new sales strategy and a revamped corporate structure.

    By • Feb. 9, 2026
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    Cascades to exit 2 packaging niches, close 3 plants

    More than 100 employees will be affected by the two closures in Quebec and one in Pennsylvania. A fellow Quebec-based packaging company will acquire certain assets at one plant for $9 million.

    By • Feb. 6, 2026
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    Sealed Air, Tekni-Plex, Waddington announced layoffs in January

    Plus, Dow and International Paper announced plans for significant layoffs in the coming months, with specifics yet to come.

    By • Updated Feb. 4, 2026
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    How packaging manufacturers performed in 2025

    Packaging manufacturers are sharing their full-year results and outlooks for 2026. Catch up on results from Sealed Air, Ardagh, Cascades, Sonoco, Smurfit Westrock, O-I Glass and more.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated March 2, 2026
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    The packaging industry outlook for 2026

    Take a closer look at some of the biggest topics and trends that industry leaders expect will shape commodity markets, dealmaking and the future of packaging policy.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026
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    PCA details efficiency gains at upgraded Greif mills

    After an “unusual” 2025, a “more positive vibe” is emerging among containerboard customers, said Packaging Corporation of America executives. Plus, they’re assessing impacts from the recent winter storm.

    By • Jan. 28, 2026