Amcor plc has successfully wrapped its all-stock combination with Berry Global, effective Wednesday. Through the combination, Amcor enhances its position as a global leader in consumer and healthcare packaging solutions with the material-science and innovation capabilities required to revolutionize product development and meet customers’ and consumers’ sustainability … [Read more...] about Amcor completes merger with Berry Global
Film Making & Substrates
Charter Next Generation to invest $106 million in OH specialty-film plants, create 125 new jobs
Charter Next Generation, a leader in specialty films and material-science solutions, will expand operations at its Lexington (OH) campus, and add additional capacity in Ontario, OH. CNG plans to add 125 new positions while retaining 1,236 jobs across both locations. The company will invest more than $106 million in facilities and advanced machinery and equipment. With this … [Read more...] about Charter Next Generation to invest $106 million in OH specialty-film plants, create 125 new jobs
Amcor – Berry Global merger expected to close April 30 after European Commission gives antitrust clearance
Zurich, Switzerland-based Amcor plc and Evansville, IN-based Berry Global Group, Inc., say the European Commission (EC) has granted unconditional approval under the EU Merger Regulation for the two packaging-converting giants' combination, satisfying the final regulatory clearance required. In accordance with the merger agreement, this enables the companies to complete the … [Read more...] about Amcor – Berry Global merger expected to close April 30 after European Commission gives antitrust clearance
Oben Group first in the Americas to invest in BOBST iMA for more automated, metallized-BOPP film production
Peru-based Oben Group's Oben Colombia operation has purchased a new BOBST EXPERT K5 3,650-mm-wide vacuum metallizer with BOBST iMA (above). The new machine will be installed in 2026 and will be the 13th BOBST metallizer for the Group in 20 years. With the AluBond process, the new machine for metallized-BOPP film production will have a 1.5-meter-diameter roll -- the largest … [Read more...] about Oben Group first in the Americas to invest in BOBST iMA for more automated, metallized-BOPP film production
Paragon Films to expand Mexico stretch-film plant with new W&H manufacturing systems
Broken Arrow, OK-based Paragon Films plans to expand its manufacturing operations into Mexico. The move includes the purchase of a new facility in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, and installation of Windmöller & Hölscher (W&H) stretch-filmmaking equipment, further enhancing Paragon Films’ production capabilities and market reach. The new facility in Mexico is the latest … [Read more...] about Paragon Films to expand Mexico stretch-film plant with new W&H manufacturing systems