Manufacturing

  • Two dozen people holding picket signs saying they're striking against Mauser Packaging Solutions stand outside an industrial facility.
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    Mauser to close striking Chicago facility, affecting 168 employees

    An Illinois congressman says the closure isn’t about market dynamics, but a corporation “walking away from its workers.” The Chicago situation follows Mauser closing a Seattle plant where workers were striking this summer.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Midwest and South poised for new packaging manufacturing jobs

    Pratt Industries, Pregis, Smurfit Westrock and Axium Packaging are among the companies that have announced or opened new or expanded production operations in recent weeks.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Nutritional drinks are fueling the next beverage boom — here’s why packaging innovation matters

    Protein, GLP-1s and wellness trends are fueling nutritional drinks. Packaging must keep pace.

    Oct. 13, 2025
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    Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

    Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

    By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025
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    How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing

    PMMI plans to expand its polls about expected shifts in the packaging materials that companies use, such as phasing out certain types of plastics. That data could assist OEMs and CPGs in a variety of ways, the association says.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    PCA closures in Pennsylvania, North Carolina hit 168 jobs

    The end-of-year cuts come as the corrugated specialist also integrates newly acquired assets from Greif’s containerboard network into its U.S. footprint.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    The cost of waiting: Why packaging operations are rethinking equipment lead times and complexity

    As production demands intensify, manufacturers are reassessing the trade-offs between customization and speed and turning to smarter, more streamlined solutions.

    By Chris Rempe • Oct. 6, 2025
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    Elopak CEO talks US growth

    The company has been manufacturing in the U.S. for about five months. CEO Thomas Körmendi said there’s plenty of room to grow in core areas like milk, but sees a future where more soaps and detergents are in cartons.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    ‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

    In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for manufacturers.

    By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Fiber, plastic producers announced closures in September

    Closures and layoffs at Domtar, Jindal Films America and Pregis will occur in three states. Meanwhile, Swedish company Billerud is cutting roles in Europe.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Top packaging trade shows in 2026

    These conferences and events — ranging from smaller-scale niche gatherings to shows bringing together some 50,000 people — promise fresh opportunities for learning and making connections.

    By Packaging Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025
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    Graphic Packaging International dismissed from containerboard price-fixing lawsuit

    The class-action lawsuit will continue against the other seven defendants who were accused of colluding.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: FrogTape hops away from plastic, Digital Link gets chatty

    Plus, Mondi expands high-contrast digital printing, Stora Enso’s SBS goes high end, and Fiberdom joins Kiefel in blowing the lid off dry molded fiber.

    By • Sept. 26, 2025
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    Retirees return to the fold to fill Georgia-Pacific’s labor gaps

    While the program helps G-P fill roles, cut overtime costs and retain institutional knowledge, it’s also “a good opportunity” for retirees to make extra income while aiding younger generations, said a participant.

    By • Sept. 23, 2025
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    Revolutionizing dust control: How paper manufacturers are eliminating production downtime

    Modern dust control systems transform paper manufacturing safety and efficiency while boosting production uptime.

    Sept. 22, 2025
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    Ball, Lamiflex, Nefab announce expansions

    Other packaging manufacturers making investments to expand in the United States include iPower and Ring Container Technologies.

    By • Sept. 18, 2025
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    Red Bull, Ball move ahead with $1.7B factory after 4-year delay

    This is the partners' second plant in the United States. It's expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the country.

    By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 15, 2025
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    PET reclaimer rPlanet Earth closes in California

    The closure of the vertically integrated PET recycler and food packaging manufacturer destabilizes the state’s Grade B PET markets. It is the second such closure in 2025, as PET reclaimers have weathered market challenges.

    By Megan Quinn • Sept. 12, 2025
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    Can recycling advancements get black rigid plastics off packaging’s blacklist?

    More MRFs are adding technologies to sort the material, but some brands and manufacturers are still switching away from the color. As black plastic reaches a tipping point, end market challenges create uncertainty about its future.

    By • Sept. 9, 2025
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    The next generation of labels for packaging is here!

    YUPO CleanSort IML is the next generation of sustainable labeling technology.

    Sept. 8, 2025
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    IP, Novolex, Smurfit Westrock among companies with August layoff announcements

    At least seven companies announced temporary and permanent layoffs that are slated to affect employees in multiple states, most prominently in Georgia and California.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    PCA completes $1.8B acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business

    The divestiture “marks an important step forward for Greif,” CEO Ole Rosgaard said Tuesday, noting the deal’s contribution to debt reduction. The company adjusted its full-year guidance upon announcing the deal closed.

    By • Sept. 2, 2025
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    Ball reduces stake in Saudi Arabia cans venture to 10%

    The Colorado-based aluminum products manufacturer sold most of its ownership interest to a subsidiary of a Beijing-based packaging solutions provider for approximately $70 million.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    Ranpak lands second major e-commerce deal of 2025

    A deal with Walmart comes after one with Amazon. CEO Omar Asali discusses the importance of these enterprise customers, riding the AI wave for automation and navigating economic uncertainty ahead of the busy holiday season.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
  • House Speaker Johnson signs a paper, while seated at a table with a sign that reads "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," while surrounded by a group of people.
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    Trump’s tax law could boost cash flow for manufacturers with deductions and more

    The recently signed tax law allows bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment, offers R&D deductions, locks in the corporate tax rate and more. But tariffs and tax code interpretations could still complicate companies’ financial plans.

    By Michelle No • Aug. 26, 2025