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Jim Johnson

Jim Johnson

Senior Reporter at Plastics News

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Recent Articles

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Future breakthroughs for Amcor must balance performance, sustainability

The PET packaging industry continues to push changes including increased use of post-consumer resin, continued lightweighting, improved processing methods, new additives and the use of cleaner energy.
about 1 month ago
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Dart blaming new law for closure of two California plants

California Senate Bill 54 requires expanded polystyrene products to have 25 percent recycled content starting Jan. 1.
2 months ago
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Economist to plastics processors: Invest in next two years, tougher...

Both 2025 and 2026 present an opportunities before tougher market conditions emerge in 2027 and beyond, economist Michael Feuz said at the Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors conference.
2 months ago
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Graham Packaging spending millions to modernize Louisiana plant

The company will begin improvements this year in a project expected to extend into 2027.
2 months ago
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Scott Trenor, technical director, Association of Plastic Recyclers ...

As technical director of the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Scott Trenor cannot get any closer to the issues, obstacles and opportunities that face the reuse of plastics these days.
2 months ago
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Young stepping down as CEO of packaging maker Plastipak after 57 years

Plastipak was founded by William C. Young and his parents in 1967. The company grew to become one of the largest privately held plastic container makers in the world.
3 months ago
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Knowlton expands packaging manufacturing with Italy deal

The purchase of Laffon srl gives Knowlton an "end-to-end solution in Europe," the company said.
3 months ago
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Dart slashing corporate jobs to save money

The Michigan-based company said it has to lower spending to adjust to current economic conditions and a shift away from EPS.
3 months ago
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Mr. Lid's new owner stresses sustainability in plans for growth

Pall Musaev acquired Mr. Lid, storage containers with attached lids, in late 2023 from Sussex IM Inc. with an eye toward invigorating the brand.
3 months ago
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Berry adds former Citibank executive to its board

The addition of Jim Glerum is expected to provide additional expertise regarding how the company spends money and views operations.
4 months ago
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PureCycle gives new life to old political signs

The polypropylene recycling company is helping divert and recycle yard signs after elections.
4 months ago
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Sonoco puts thermoforming, flexible packaging business in play

The Hartsville, S.C.-based business is considering a sale as a way to raise money to help pay for a recently announced metal container business purchase.
4 months ago
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Konieczny named CEO at Amcor

After first being appointed as interim leader in April, Peter Konieczny now takes over the global plastic packaging firm.
4 months ago
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Former Myplas film recycling site to reopen with new owner

GDB International is taking control of the shuttered plant in Rogers, Minn., with plans to give the facility a second chance.
4 months ago
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Alleguard buys Michigan's Harbor Foam

Foam Holdings Inc., a maker of foam packaging products, is adding to the company's network of facilities.
4 months ago
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Pretium Packaging hires industry veteran Rooney as its new CEO

The blow molder, with extensive operations in the United States and a handful of locations elsewhere globally, names a long-time industry veteran as new leader.
4 months ago
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Lawsuit alleges price fixing on PVC pipe

The legal action seeks class-action status and claims pipe makers used the pandemic as a cover to raise prices.
4 months ago
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PET recycling effort diverts millions of pounds, but coalition says...

The PET Recycling Coalition has provided more than $5 million to help boost PET recycling rates during the past two years, but the effort, part of The Recycling Partnership, needs much more funding.
4 months ago
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Tube maker Fischback KG to have new majority investor in Onex Corp.

Fischbach KG has seven production locations in five countries.
4 months ago
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Arkansas officials’ claims of China ownership of molding plant unfo...

A state investigation, called for by the governor's office, into a plant slated to make products from recycled resin found no connection to China.
4 months ago
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EPS packaging company Lifoam changes hands

The move aligns Lifoam with similar operations already owned by Altor Solutions.
4 months ago