Total Packaging Papers shipments were 223,400 tons, 1.6 percent lower than October 2016. Bag & Sack shipments are up 3.3 percent year-to-date, while Food Wrapping shipments are down 7.1 percent over the same period. The operating rate for October 2017 was 85.5 percent, while the year-to-date rate was 88.3 percent. Inventories were 167,800 tons, down slightly since September.
http://afandpa.org/media/news/2017/11/15/american-forest-paper-association-releases-october-2017-u.s.-packaging-papers-specialty-packaging-monthly-report
Related Posts
Amcor announced that it has closed the acquisition of a world-class flexible packaging plant located in the Czech Republic. The strategic location of the site immediately increases Amcor’s ability to satisfy strong demand and customer growth across its flexible packaging network in Europe. “With this acquisition we are investing to accelerate the organic growth momentum of our flexibles business in Europe in attractive segments,” said Michael Zacka, President, Amcor Flexibles Europe, Middle East & Africa. “The scalable nature of the acquired site and its attractive location further bolsters our ability to service strong customer demand and generate strong returns for Amcor shareholders.”
The McCormick-Unilever Foods merger signals good news for future packaging breakthroughs that could help invigorate the food industry.
On March 31, 2026, flavor king McCormick announced that it will merge with Unilever’s Foods Business, creating a powerhouse food and foodservice company with a projected $20 billion in combined revenue for fiscal year 2025.
From a packaging and corporate culture perspective, we see this combination as a good fit, unlike the rocky Heinz and Kraft Foods merger, which struggled with cultural misalignment and prioritized cost-cutting over innovation.
Both McCormick and Unilever Foods are leaders in packaging innovation and sustainability, with shared goals of achieving circularity and reducing environmental impact. Both value packaging innovation in several areas: new materials, functional designs, and production improvements.
ProAmpac has completed its acquisition of TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from TC Transcontinental, expanding its position in the global flexible packaging market.
The transaction combines TCP’s manufacturing footprint and advanced coating capabilities with ProAmpac’s expertise in material science, sustainability and rapid product development. Together, the companies aim to develop new flexible and fiber-based packaging formats for global customers.
“Today marks an exciting new chapter for ProAmpac, and we are proud to welcome TCP as an official member of the ProAmpac family,” said Greg Tucker, ProAmpac founder, vice chairman and chief executive officer. “Our organizations share a strong alignment in values, customer commitment and a culture rooted in innovation and operational excellence.”
According to the company, integrating TCP’s technologies and workforce will accelerate the development of next-generation packaging formats, including barrier films, mono-material structures and fiber-based solutions designed for recyclable packaging applications.