Amcor

Amcor will invest $44.55 million in its Centerville, Iowa flexible packaging facility to add machinery and raise capacity for multilayer films, creating 24 jobs.

Amcor is expanding production capacity for multilayer packaging films at its Centerville, Iowa facility with a $44.6 million corporate investment and $2 million in state tax credits, creating 24 jobs.

Amcor agreed to supply Tiptree, the preserves brand owned by Wilkin and Sons, with RecyClass-certified collation shrink film and stretch wrap containing 30% post-consumer recycled content. The move prepares Tiptree for UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes from April 2027.

Amcor has commenced an expansion at its flexible packaging facility in Dongguan, China, adding a 7,000 sqm manufacturing facility and automated warehouse to expand the campus to over 38,000 sqm, with completion expected by July 2027. The announcement was dated 9 July 2026.

Mediterrania Capital Partners signed a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of SMMM, holding company of Amcor Flexibles Mohammedia, a flexible packaging maker in Mohammedia, Morocco, from Amcor Group.

Amcor invested in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy, adding nearly 7,000 square meters for high-barrier recycle-ready films. The expansion includes a quality control lab and an automated warehouse.

Amcor has been selected to supply bottles and flexible tubes for Fragrances of Ireland's new haircare line, an extension of the Inis brand. The article is an analytical piece and gives no contract value or exact date.

Butterfly Equity completed its acquisition of ePac Holdings, a digitally printed flexible packaging producer with 14 facilities in the US and Canada, from an investor group including Amcor and Indevco North America. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Amcor's former Berry Global packaging operations won a contract from Kraft Heinz Canada for 2.5 million 250ml plastic cups for its private-label condiment line, valued at $450,000. The award was announced in the week of December 12, 2025.

Amcor signed more than 400 million yuan (about $56.2 million) in business contracts with Chinese and global clients at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai.

Amcor plans to invest in automation and supply chain operations at its Huizhou plant and to expand its facilities in Foshan and Dongguan, Guangdong province, to fuel growth in China.

Amcor is considering building a new factory in Jiangyin, Jiangsu province, to expand production of medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging, according to senior executives.

Amcor announced on October 17, 2025 that Stephen Scherger has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He brings more than 30 years of finance, operations and strategy experience in packaging.

Amcor is considering separating its North American beverage business, a roughly $1.5 billion unit facing operating challenges, as part of redefining its core portfolio after the Berry Global integration.

Amcor finalised its merger with Berry Global's Consumer Packaging division, creating one of the world's largest flexible packaging companies focused on personal care, home care, healthcare and aerosol packaging.

Amcor announced in June 2025 that it will expand capacity for packaging with postconsumer recycled content at its existing Nicholasville, Kentucky facility. The added dedicated silos allow PCR blending up to 100%, mainly for spirits customers.

Switzerland's Amcor and Indiana's Berry Global will combine in an all-stock transaction, creating a global leader in consumer and healthcare packaging solutions. The deal was reported on 2025-04-24.

Amcor secured a commercial order for its HDPE AmSky Blister System, used for the new TheraBreath Invigorating Icy Mint chewing gum sold in major U.S. retailers. The announcement was made on April 9, 2025.

Shareholders of Amcor and Berry Global approved Amcor's acquisition of Berry Global, a deal valued at US$8.43 billion announced in November 2024. Completion is still subject to closing conditions, with the combination expected by mid-2025.

Dutch firm Avantium signed a joint venture agreement with Amcor Rigid Packaging USA to explore using its plant-based PEF polymer Releaf in rigid containers. Amcor has committed to a multi-year capacity reservation for Releaf.

Morocco's Competition Council approved Amcor Plc's $8.4 billion acquisition of Berry Global Group at its session on 5 February 2025. The deal still awaits approval in the United States, Canada, China and Turkey.

Amcor and Berry Global filed a definitive joint proxy statement for their proposed $13 billion all-scrip merger, with shareholder votes scheduled for 25 February 2025; the combined company would have about 400 plants and 75,000 staff.

Amcor completed the sale of its 50% interest in the joint venture Bericap North America for $122 million, with proceeds used to reduce debt.

Amcor agreed to combine with Berry Global in an all-stock merger in which Berry shareholders receive 7.25 Amcor shares per share, creating a combined company with an enterprise value of about $37 billion. Closing is targeted for mid-2025.

Amcor announced in November 2024 that it would acquire Berry Global in an all-stock transaction valued at $8.43 billion, combining consumer and healthcare packaging operations.

Amcor agreed to sell its 50% interest in the Bericap North America closures joint venture to Bericap for $122 million, with closing expected by December 31, 2024. Proceeds will reduce debt.

Packaging companies Amcor and Berry Global agreed an all-share merger valued at $8.4 billion, creating Amcor plc, with Berry shareholders receiving 7.25 Amcor shares per Berry share.

Amcor signed a memorandum of understanding with NOVA Chemicals to purchase mechanically recycled polyethylene resin for flexible packaging films. The resin will come from NOVA's Connersville, Indiana recycling facility, projected to start operating as early as 2025.

Amcor agreed in November 2023 to buy Berry Global for $8.43 billion in an all-stock deal. The companies have cleared the US antitrust waiting period and approvals from other countries, with closing targeted for mid-2025.

Amcor is opening a plastics recycling plant with a partner in Cauca, Colombia, in November 2023, as part of its Valle del Cauca operations. The article also profiles its Cali plant, which makes sustainable bottles and packaging.

Amcor agreed to acquire Phoenix Flexibles, which operates one flexible packaging plant in Gujarat, India, to expand its capacity in India. The deal is expected to close in the September 2023 quarter.

Amcor signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Moda Systems, a New Zealand manufacturer of automated vacuum protein packaging machines for meat, poultry and dairy. The deal adds equipment and services to Amcor's film portfolio. No value was disclosed.

Mars Wrigley announced a A$28.8 million investment in equipment and manufacturing upgrades at its Ballarat factory, building on over A$67 million invested since 2021.

Amcor's Australia and New Zealand business signed a memorandum of understanding with Licella Holdings to invest in a plastic advanced recycling facility in Melbourne. Stage one is expected to process 20,000 tonnes per year of waste plastic using Licella's Cat-HTR technology, subject to final terms.

Amcor opened its new flexible packaging plant in Huizhou, China, with an investment of almost USD 100 million. The facility is expected to employ more than 550 people and serves food and personal-care customers.

Amcor agreed a five-year deal to buy certified-circular polyethylene from ExxonMobil's advanced recycling plant, rising to 100,000 metric tons annually by the end of the period, mainly for healthcare and food packaging.

Amcor, an Australia-based packaging company, opened a flexible packaging manufacturing plant in Huizhou, China, in December 2022, built with an investment of about $100 million and expected to employ more than 550 people.

Amcor has made a strategic investment of up to $45 million in US-based ePac Flexible Packaging, increasing its minority shareholding in ePac Holdings. The announcement was made on September 14, 2022.

Amcor has opened a new innovation center in Jiangsu province, East China, with a $10 million investment. It is the company's second-biggest innovation center after North America.

Amcor announced a multi-million-dollar investment to add thermoforming capabilities for medical packaging at its Sligo, Ireland healthcare packaging facility, including Class 7 cleanroom manufacturing and a design studio.

Amcor Rigid Packaging and Danone launched a 100% recyclable, label-less PET bottle for the Villavicencio water brand in Argentina, with a 21% lower carbon footprint than the previous bottle. The bottle is made from 100% recycled content.

Caxton subsidiary CTP Limited agreed to acquire Amcor's bag-in-box and pouching operations in Cape Town and its Port Elizabeth operations for a cash consideration of R90 million. The deal adds packaging capacity in South Africa.

Amcor has taken a stake in ePac, described as the world's biggest digital flexibles printer, which operates 76 HP Indigo printers. The stake was disclosed with Amcor's third-quarter results on 6 May 2021.

Amcor has made a strategic investment in US flexible packaging firm ePac, its first corporate venture-type investment, valued at around $10m to $15m, and is also providing financing for one or more ePac sites.

E.ON has brought into operation a 3 MW trigeneration plant that supplies electricity, heat and cooling to Amcor Flexibles' Lugo di Vicenza packaging plant. The plant is expected to avoid over 3,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

Sagard-backed Sterimed has entered exclusive talks to acquire Amcor's European hospital packaging business. No deal value was given and the deal is not yet signed.

Amcor will invest over R$115 million to expand its packaging factory in Três Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul, doubling production capacity and raising direct jobs to 720 by July next year.

Packaging converter ALPLA has acquired an Amcor facility in Alandi, near Pune in Western India, that produces PET bottle preforms, and will take over all 50 employees. The site becomes ALPLA's ninth location in India.

Huhtamaki has completed the acquisition of the remaining shares of its Brazilian joint venture Laminor S.A., a tube laminate maker, for approximately EUR 30 million. The business is consolidated from April 1, 2020.

Butterball selected Amcor to provide flexible packaging for its new snacking product line, including an easy-open EZ Peel lid with matte film and anti-fog properties. The article is dated February 14, 2020.

Amcor Flexibles North America partnered with Moda vacuum packaging systems, combining Amcor shrink bag and rollstock film with Moda equipment for meat and cheese producers.

Amcor signed a binding agreement to sell three former Bemis flexible packaging plants in the UK and Ireland to investment firm Kohlberg & Company for US$394 million cash, a divestment required by the European Commission. The plants generate about US$170 million annual sales.

Genstar-backed Tekni-Plex acquired three manufacturing facilities from Amcor's flexible packaging business in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Ashland, Massachusetts. No financial terms were disclosed.

Amcor has completed its acquisition of Bemis Company Inc., effective June 11, 2019, and now operates as Amcor Plc. The combined company is a consumer packaging group with about 250 locations in more than 40 countries.

The US Justice Department filed a complaint and proposed final judgment requiring Amcor to divest medical flexible packaging assets, including facilities in Ashland, Massachusetts and Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as a condition of its proposed acquisition of Bemis.

Amcor is reinstalling a food packaging production line in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, relocated from Goiania, to supply Unilever mayonnaise, ketchup and soup lines. Operations are expected to start in July 2019 with an estimated 70 to 100 direct and indirect jobs.

Amcor and Berry Global filed the definitive joint proxy statement for their all-stock transaction with the SEC, with shareholder meetings set for 25 February 2025.

Amcor entered a binding agreement to sell its Milwaukee, Ashland and part of Madison plants to Tekni-Plex for $215 million cash as part of remedies for its Bemis transaction, with completion expected on 15 May 2019.

Amcor agreed a binding deal to sell its Milwaukee, Ashland and part of Madison plants to Tekni-Plex for $215 million cash to resolve US DOJ concerns over its Bemis merger.

Amcor and Bemis reported further progress toward completing their all-stock transaction, with shareholder documentation filed and Board appointments finalised. The combination is expected to deliver $180 million in pre-tax annual net cost synergies.

Amcor filed shareholder documentation with US and Australian regulators, including board and management appointments, for its takeover of US packaging company Bemis. Shareholder meetings are set for May 2 and completion is expected on May 15, 2019.

Amcor finalised board of director and senior leadership appointments, including three Bemis directors, and filed shareholder documentation for the $6.8 billion all-stock merger with Bemis, expected to close in May 2019.

Snack brand Propercorn is moving its packaging supply from an Italian supplier to Amcor's Evesham site in the UK, effective from about April 2019, to avoid post-Brexit port disruption. The switch is expected to make packaging slightly more expensive.

The European Commission approved Amcor's $6.8 billion all-stock merger with US flexible packaging maker Bemis, conditional on divesting Bemis's European medical packaging business with three UK and Ireland plants. Closing is expected in the second quarter of 2019.

Packaging group Amcor will make a substantial investment in its Swiss plant to fulfil a new multiyear contract to make coffee pods for Nespresso. The deal supports growth in Amcor's flexible packaging division.

Amcor has pushed the closing of its all-stock $5.25 billion takeover of Bemis back by a quarter to the second quarter of 2019, citing US antitrust approval and SEC review delays caused by the partial government shutdown.

Amcor has commissioned its seventh manufacturing plant in India, in Bharuch, Gujarat, to make flexible laundry packaging for Hindustan Unilever under a seven-year agreement. The plant adds about 40% to Amcor's Indian capacity and is expected to employ 180 people by December 2019.

Amcor entered a partnership with France-based Pylote to offer an innovative stick pack laminate for liquid pharmaceuticals that avoids preservatives.

Amcor and Huhtamaki are reportedly in preliminary talks with the promoters of Essel Propack to acquire a controlling stake in the Indian laminated tube maker. Morgan Stanley is handling the sale, according to unconfirmed reports.

Amcor announced plans to invest more than $25 million to upgrade its Madison facilities in 2018 and 2019, adding capacity, improving quality and updating technology. The expansion is expected to raise plant employment by close to 50 percent.

Amcor Ltd agreed to buy Bemis Company in a deal valued at $6.8 billion, in an all-share transaction in which Bemis shareholders receive 5.1 Amcor shares per Bemis share. The combination creates a leader in flexible consumer packaging in the Americas.

Australian packaging company Amcor is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire U.S. rival Bemis, which had a market value of about $4.20 billion; a deal could be announced as soon as the following week.

Amcor agreed to buy Wisconsin-based Bemis in an all-stock, cash-free transaction valued at about US$9.2 billion, announced in August 2018, creating the largest flexible packaging company.

Boustead Development Partnership, a co-investment partnership of Boustead Projects and Abu Dhabi Investment Council, secured a development contract for an integrated production and warehouse facility in Singapore to be leased long-term to Amcor Flexibles Singapore. The facility is expected to be completed by Q3 2019 and covers about 6,922 square metres GFA.

Westgate Global built a flexible wall enclosure extending Amcor's heated adhesive curing area at its Evesham site, UK, to meet increased production demand.

Amcor Rigid Plastics is installing two new blow molding lines at its Hazelwood, Missouri plant to make plastic containers for multiple products. The expansion will require about 50 additional jobs.

The European Commission granted unconditional approval under the EU Merger Regulation for the combination of Amcor and Berry Global, the final regulatory clearance needed. Closing was expected on April 30, 2025.

Speculation reports that Amcor could make a takeover bid for US packaging converter Bemis valued at about USD 5.3 billion; Amcor has acknowledged the speculation without confirming it.

Amcor announced an acquisition of a speciality container business in Colombia on May 3, 2017. The announcement text provided does not give the target name, price or other deal details.

Amcor is investing in a new flexo press at its Alzira business in Spain to meet increased demand for blister foils and sachets in Iberia. No investment value was given.

Amcor is spending almost $10 million to open a new on-site bottling plant at Campbell's Soup's factory in Paris, Texas, to make about 50 million hot-fillable PET bottles a year for V8 juices. The announcement was reported on 1 May 2017.

Amcor Rigid Plastics opened an in-line operation at Campbell Soup's Paris, Texas plant to produce about 50 million hot-fill PET bottles a year for V8 products. Amcor invested $7 million to repurpose 6,000 sq ft of the facility.

Amcor Flexibles will install a UV flexo printing press at its Kreuzlingen site in Switzerland to serve pharmaceutical packaging markets, as part of a European printing investment plan that also includes a digital press at Cramlington, UK.

Amcor Flexibles is installing a UV flexo press at Kreuzlingen, Switzerland and a digital press at Cramlington, UK to serve healthcare customers in the UK, Switzerland and Germany, with operation expected in 2017.

Amcor Rigid Plastics purchased a Sacmi CBF20 20-cavity compression blow forming machine for making HDPE pharmaceutical bottles at its Youngsville, North Carolina plant, announced in late 2016.

Amcor agreed to acquire Hebei Qite Packing, a Chinese flexible packaging company, for RMB 185 million (about USD 28 million). The deal is expected to expand Amcor's flexible packaging business in Asia.

Amcor Rigid Plastics completed its acquisition of Sonoco's Global Plastics blow molding business in North America, adding seven plants in the U.S. and Canada and about 850 employees. Terms were not disclosed.

Australian packaging firm Amcor agreed to acquire South American flexible packaging maker Alusa for $435m, covering four plants in Chile, Peru, Argentina and Colombia.