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High ImpactJun 15, 2026Resin Supply Crisis Puts Packaging Industry Resilience to Test
The packaging industry faces a significant test of its supply chain resilience as resin—a critical raw material for plastic packaging—experiences supply disruptions. This shortage is forcing manufactu
PKN Packaging News#resin-shortage#packaging-disruption#supply-chain-resilience
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactMay 17, 2026Iran Conflict Threatens Plastic Packaging Supply Chains
Plastic packaging converters are raising concerns about potential supply chain disruptions stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran. The converters sector, which relies heavily on
Packaging Dive#iran-sanctions#plastic-packaging#supply-chain-risk
Manufacturing
ModerateMay 13, 2026Smurfit Westrock Deploys Advanced Automation at Wisconsin Superplant
Smurfit Westrock has opened a high-tech manufacturing facility in Wisconsin that demonstrates the accelerating shift toward automation in the packaging and corrugated box industry. The facility, refer
Supply Chain Dive#manufacturing-automation#labor-efficiency#robotics-deployment