Manufacturing: Page 2

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    Breaking out of the mold: Innovations in molded fiber drive growth

    Speakers at an International Molded Fiber Association event detailed advancements in the energy efficiency of manufacturing equipment, dry molded fiber and R&D to expand into new end-use markets.

    By • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Molded fiber’s growth as a plastic replacement isn’t pulp fiction

    While the market is expanding, speakers at an International Molded Fiber Association event said it still faces an entrenched competitor in plastic and hurdles with feedstock availability, energy use and other factors.

    By • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Dart delves into dry molded fiber for lids, licensing PulPac tech

    The food service packaging company and Solo Cup distributor is the first in North America to license a more compact production platform from the Swedish dry molded fiber specialist.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    Summer 2024 brought numerous new, expanded facility announcements

    Axium Packaging, Green Bay Packaging, Greif, Pallet Distributors and Tetra Pak are among the companies that have made notable investments in growing operations.

    By • Sept. 11, 2024
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    O-I Glass, spirits industry partner for Kentucky’s first dedicated glass recycling program

    O-I Glass will purchase cullet from the new program run by workforce development nonprofit Workwell Industries. The glass comes from distilleries in the region that also invested in the project.

    By Megan Quinn • Sept. 9, 2024
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    Silgan Containers, Smurfit Westrock reported layoffs in August

    The announcements of manufacturing and administrative workforce changes come as U.S. production more broadly hit a four-year low in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

    By • Sept. 4, 2024
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    Cascades’ new CEO details sales gains, production hit in Q2

    Maintenance at facilities in New York and Virginia reduced production capacity by about 8,000 tons in Q2, but CEO Hugues Simon was optimistic about future growth at the company.

    By • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Packaging innovations: Twinings gets canned, Black Cow’s udderly different vodka packaging

    Plus, e.l.f. Cosmetics makes changes to boost product accessibility and Sensei Farms ditches its plastic clamshells.

    By • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Making the meaningful move to glass

    The clear difference glass packaging can make in consumer perception and sales.

    Aug. 12, 2024
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    Courtesy of Placon
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    Layoffs and closures at Placon, Supremex, WestRock announced in July

    Announcements appeared to slow down from May and June, but New York, North Carolina and New Mexico are among the states where cuts are taking place.

    By • Aug. 6, 2024
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    Starbucks, Huhtamaki partner on compostable cold cup lids

    The double-walled paperboard cups have a bioplastic liner, and the lids are made from molded fiber. Two states with local mandates are targets of the initial rollout.

    By • Updated Aug. 9, 2024
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    Smurfit Westrock executives detail which legacy business segments are under evaluation

    The integration will take time. Executives from the legacy business of Ireland-based Smurfit Kappa “can't just come over and sprinkle some dust ... and everybody is going to change their way,” said Smurfit Westrock CFO Ken Bowles.

    By • July 31, 2024
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    Packaging companies delve into Q2 results

    Catch up on insights from executives at SEE, Berry Global, Pactiv Evergreen, Sonoco and more.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Aug. 13, 2024
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    Paper, plastic industries react to major Supreme Court decisions

    The American Forest & Paper Association and the Plastics Industry Association shared their thinking after rulings staying EPA’s “Good Neighbor” plan and overturning the longstanding Chevron doctrine.

    By • July 25, 2024
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    Smurfit Westrock and others set to raise fiber prices in August

    Upcoming increases on multiple fiber grades, set to take effect in August, are the latest development in an ongoing push-pull between converters and the Fastmarkets RISI index.

    By • July 18, 2024
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    Q&A

    Departing WestRock CEO Sewell reflects on his tenure and company’s future

    In an interview, David Sewell discussed fiber pricing trends, infrastructure investment strategies, the importance of innovation and highlights from his time at the helm of WestRock, which comes to an end July 5.

    By • July 2, 2024
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    Ardagh, McKinley, Tupperware among large layoff announcers in June

    Packaging companies disclosed more than 1,000 layoffs that will take place across the U.S. this summer and fall, according to state filings.

    By • July 1, 2024
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    WestRock breaks ground on highly automated Wisconsin ‘superplant’ for corrugated boxes

    The facility, one of WestRock’s largest investments this year, is strategically placed to serve the Midwest. CEO David Sewell told Packaging Dive that this superplant concept helps increase regional efficiencies.

    By • June 28, 2024
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    Second round of fiber product price increases appears to be taking hold

    As packaging producers continue to announce summer price increases for multiple fiber grades, some analysts hint that the “cardboard box recession” might be coming to an end.

    By • June 25, 2024
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    Ardagh Glass closing Houston facility with 220 workers, citing ‘beer market conditions’

    Also in July the company will be indefinitely curtailing production at a Seattle site servicing wine customers, impacting another 244 employees. Ardagh detailed ongoing challenges in both the beer and wine markets.

    By , • June 25, 2024
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    Digitally printed, rightsized boxes could change the shape of e-commerce

    EFI and Packsize collaborated on a system they say checks the right boxes to boost packaging customization, which can help brands connect with consumers and improve sustainability. 

    By • June 18, 2024
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    North America’s 2 largest URB producers to raise prices

    Greif and Sonoco’s recent announcements about increases for uncoated recycled board are the latest in a string of fiber price hikes this year. They may not be the last.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Billerud’s decision to scrap $1B cartonboard plant could signal further sector pullbacks

    While Billerud’s reversal could be positive for competitors like Graphic Packaging, Greif and Westrock, an overall soft boxboard market could result in more delays and cancelations for the sector, industry observers say.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    US packaging manufacturers announced more than 600 layoffs in May

    Genpak, Georgia-Pacific and Graphic Packaging were among the companies that filed WARN notices. Closures are happening in states including Illinois, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin.

    By • June 3, 2024
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    Suzano and International Paper address deal rumors, details still unclear

    Executives acknowledged a potential transaction for the first time this week, but made clear that no formal offer is in place. Analysts speculate that Suzano may specifically be interested in IP’s Global Cellulose Fibers business.

    By • May 23, 2024