Jim Johnson Senior Reporter [email protected] 937-319-0469 See All Staff Page Recent Stories Americans continue to build a bottled water love story Bottled water — where the 16.9-ounce plastic half liter bottle is by far the most popular container — saw a 2.3-percent jump in U.S. consumption in 2024. Amcor already considering divestitures ahead of Berry takeover Combining the two plastic packaging companies will allow for a review of the larger company's portfolio with an eye toward internal growth and more profit. Arterex acquires Adroit, adds two manufacturing plants This time, the medical device maker is acquiring two manufacturing sites in India and a laboratory in California. Orbis opens Texas manufacturing plant The new location, near Dallas, will provide a geographic expansion for company's reusable packaging operations. Evergreen closing sort and wash department at Riverside, Calif., PET recycling plant The decision will impact 57 workers in that portion of the facility, which will otherwise remain open, the company said. Pregis closing California plant, employees offered jobs elsewhere The protective packaging and films maker plans to shutter a plant in Pomona, Calif. Flexible bag maker Anduro has new owner Five Star Holding of Houston purchased Anduro, which has manufacturing operations in Honduras. Sigma Plastics adds California film company The acquisition of Sun Plastics Inc. allows for a "well-structured succession plan for ownership," an adviser said. Berry expanding Kentucky container plant The new project will add 15 jobs to a plant in Fulton Co. Kentucky. Tennessee compounder growing to supply vinyl record demand A $10 million project will increase output at Wedlake Industries with added production going to two local record makers. PET recycler Circularix nears Florida production, eyes Pennsylvania expansion Circularix sees dramatically increased recycled PET production through projects in both Florida and Pennsylvania. Orbis sees multiple pathways to customer satisfaction The reusable plastic packaging maker wants to get closer to its customers, but that does not just mean geographically. Berry was in talks on three other M&A deals in 2024 before Amcor offer New financial filings by Evansville, Ind.-based Berry, which is being acquired by Amcor plc, reveal it had to consider three other potential deals in 2024. ProAmpac ready for more growth with acquisitions, sustainability ProAmpac has made a big splash in the flexible packaging business in recent years, using an acquisition strategy to help fuel growth. Summit installing new W&H machine to increase capacity in Mississippi The new equipment is expected to be operational during the first quarter of 2025. Load More