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International Paper, O-I Glass win DOE funds for industrial decarbonization
Targeting “difficult-to-decarbonize sectors,” the Biden administration calls its 33 project awards “the largest investment in industrial decarbonization in American history.” Diageo, Eastman, Gallo Glass and ExxonMobil are also recipients.
By Maria Rachal • March 25, 2024 -
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4 packaging facilities receive EPA recognition for energy efficiency
Energy Star certifications recognize the nation’s most energy-efficient manufacturing facilities, with only the top 25% most energy-efficient plants in their sector achieving this status.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 21, 2024 -
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Federal judge dismisses $600M environmental lawsuit against Graphic Packaging
The judge did not believe the plaintiffs’ attorney made a convincing case that GPI and government officials harmed residents of Kalamazoo, Michigan, with toxic emissions. Now, that attorney faces possible punishment.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2024 -
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Flexible Film Recycling Alliance launches with focus on drop-off programs
The initiative, backed by the Plastics Industry Association, intends to improve film recycling from consumer, commercial and industrial perspectives. FFRA plans to introduce a directory, website and new logo this fall.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Sept. 23, 2024 -
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EPA limits for fine particulate matter emissions rattle packaging industry, prompt appeal
Changes to the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards could affect multiple states. The American Chemistry Council, American Forest & Paper Association and others recently petitioned for legal review.
By April Reese • March 19, 2024 -
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Molded fiber packaging growth fueled by expanding demand, updated technology
Companies such as Huhtamaki, PulPac and Tanbark are seeing notable growth in opportunities for molded fiber to gain scale as a plastic alternative.
By Hollie Stephens • March 6, 2024 -
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Paper packaging facilities impacted in February shutdown announcements
Tetra Pak, Domtar, Stora Enso and Cascades were some of the companies that disclosed closures, layoffs or idling, citing shifts in demand and restructuring plans. Plastic packaging makers also announced changes.
By Maria Rachal • Updated March 8, 2024 -
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Cascades optimistic about contributions from new Virginia plant amid other closures
While Cascades’ sales ticked up in 2023 as a whole, Q4 dragged down results. The company continues to prioritize production at Bear Island, Virginia, and other more modern facilities.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Ardagh Metal Packaging shipment volumes grew 5% in 2023
The business was hit by end-of-year customer destocking, particularly in Europe, while sales in the Americas showed continued strength.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Graphic Packaging touts consumer packaging growth, announces $700M paperboard plant sale
GPI executives highlighted innovation’s role in the company’s growth and its shift toward consumer packaging during an investor day event.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Confusion abounds over whether markets are accepting fiber price hikes
In the second month since the fiber price hikes were supposed to take effect, markets still aren’t reflecting the full increases that companies announced and packaging executives are questioning a key pricing index.
By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Sonoco says paper Pringles can sales are one signal of volume recovery
Consumer products customers are returning to normal pricing following destocking, said executives on Sonoco’s Q4 and full-year 2023 earnings call. But consumer spending shifts continue amid inflation pressure.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Arglass envisions ‘maximum flexibility’ Georgia production site
The U.S. packaging manufacturer says a forthcoming furnace could make 350 million glass containers per year. The ability for smaller production runs could make it resilient to market trends and more approachable for customers.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 15, 2024 -
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Limited-edition Valentine’s Day packaging still captures hearts — and significant sales
From intricate handmade designs to large-scale productions with characters such as Snoopy, packaging for chocolates and confections on Feb. 14 has come a long a way.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • Feb. 14, 2024 -
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Cascades to close 3 containerboard facilities, affecting 310 workers
The company plans to shift production from sites in the U.S. and Canada to newer facilities, following other closures in Oregon and South Carolina last year. It will assist laid-off employees with finding new jobs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 13, 2024 -
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O-I Glass says demand in beer and food is recovering, destocking lingers for wine and spirits
The year ended with shipments down 16% in Q4. Sales were hurt by customer destocking, which CEO Andres Lopez said began later than in other categories, giving O-I hope to mirror recovery trends in other parts of the industry.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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SPC overhauls sustainable packaging development guide
Sustainable packaging involves more than just recyclability, according to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition’s new definition of the term. It also should consider elements like end markets and ease of opening.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Crown touts beverage can growth in Americas as equipment sales stall
CEO Tim Donahue described a positive outlook for the Americas Beverage and Transit Packaging divisions while also describing weak demand for aerosols and canmaking equipment. Crown closed five production facilities in Q4.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Sonoco to close facilities in Washington and Tennessee, affecting 117 workers
The decisions will shutter an uncoated paperboard mill, part of Sonoco’s “ongoing strategy to optimize our mill network and lower operating costs,” as well as an ends and closures facility.
By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Packaging manufacturers’ sales results in 2023
See how major packaging companies, including Ardagh, Ball, Crown, O-I Glass, Sonoco, Smurfit Kappa and others, closed out the year, with more earnings reports to come.
By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated March 1, 2024 -
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Ball looks to put Bud Light disruption behind it in 2024
The company is also focused on optimizing its production capacity, as well as opportunities following the pending sale of its aerospace business, which will make it a pure-play aluminum packaging company.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Stora Enso to lay off up to 1,000 employees under profit improvement program
The company is launching the plan following “a historical low fourth quarter in 2023” and dim hopes for significant recovery in Q1. It recently completed a previous restructuring effort that resulted in 1,150 layoffs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Lingering destocking trends affect Silgan sales, but CEO projects 2024 recovery
CEO Adam Greenlee also said during a Wednesday earnings call that consolidation of five manufacturing facilities will support a $50 million cost savings plan, 40% of which will be realized by the end of this year.
By Maria Rachal • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Graphic Packaging, WestRock, Crown announced layoffs in January
More than 700 jobs are expected to be impacted following multiple closure announcements this month, with North Carolina workers particularly affected.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Q&APaperboard Packaging Council’s new leader talks importance of listening, representation
PPC promoted Emily Leonczyk to executive director and vice president. She plans for “feet-on-the-ground” engagement during a series of facility visits to better understand members’ changing needs.
By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2024
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