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Smurfit WestRock manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. After the merger of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock in summer 2024, Smurfit WestRock became the largest producer of containerboard in the world, with substantial operations in North America, South America, and Europe.

Packaging Corp. of America is the third-largest containerboard and corrugated packaging manufacturer in the United States. It produces over 5 million tons of containerboard annually. The company's share of the domestic containerboard market is roughly 10%. PCA differentiates itself from larger competitors by focusing on smaller customers and operating with a high degree of flexibility.

International Paper manufactures packaging products and cellulose fibers. It accounts for roughly one-third of the North American corrugated packaging market. The company also has a substantial presence in Europe following its acquisition of DS Smith. International Paper serves a variety of end markets, including industrial, consumer products, and manufacturing.

Amcor is a global producer of plastic packaging primarily for the fast-moving consumer goods industry. About 90% of earnings are exposed to the flexible packaging business. This is soft disposable plastic for a variety of food, drink, healthcare, and hygiene products. The remainder of earnings are from the Latin and North American rigids business, which is primarily beverage bottling for the soft drink industry. Operating in more than 35 countries, Amcor has market share in its established regions of North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. About half of group sales are derived from North America and the remainder is split equally between Western Europe and emerging markets. Australia and New Zealand sales make up less than 5% of group sales.

Ball is the world's largest metal can manufacturer with market share over 30% in its three main regions (North America, Europe, and South America). The company is focused on increasing capacity amid a wave of new developed-market demand, while also investing in faster-growing emerging-market economies. Ball spun-off its glass jar business in 1993 and is now owned by Newell. The company reports three segments-beverage packaging, North and Central America (48% of 2025 revenue), beverage packaging, EMEA (30%), beverage packaging, South America (16%)-and it generated $13 billion in revenue in 2025.

Avery Dennison Corp provides materials science and digital identification solutions, offering labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital, and products that enhance packaging and customer experience. Serving industries including retail, apparel, e-commerce, logistics, food, pharmaceuticals, and automotive it operates through two reportable segments: Materials Group, which manufactures and sells pressure-sensitive label materials, graphics, reflective products, performance tapes, and other adhesive solutions, and earns the majority of revenue; and Solutions Group, which provides brand and price tickets, tags, labels with RFID inlays, and related services, supplies, and equipment.

CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.

Crown Holdings is one of the world's largest producers of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.

Dai Nippon Printing Co Ltd operates in various business areas using its printing and information technologies. The company operates in the following segments: Life & Healthcare, Electronics, and Smart Communication. Its key revenue is derived from the Smart Communication segment, which includes the imaging communication business, focusing on photo printing, the Information Security business, providing business process outsourcing (BPO) and smart card services, and content & XR communication. The Life & Healthcare segment includes its mobility and industrial high-performance materials business, bulk pharmaceutical manufacturing and medical packaging, and the packaging, living spaces, and beverages businesses. Electronics focuses on functional films, display components, and others.

Sealed Air is organized via two reporting segments. Food includes food packaging products like Cryovac, Darfresh, and OptiDure aimed primarily at meats. Protective includes Sealed Air's Bubble Wrap, Instapak, Jiffy mailers, and shrink film packaging systems that cater to industrial and e-commerce applications.

SIG Group AG is a systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging solutions, comprising filling machines, sleeves, and closures as well as after-market services. Its geographical segments include Europe; India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA); Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas. It generates maximum revenue from the Europe segment. The company offers packaging solutions for the beverages and food industry.

SKC Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and supply of chemicals and industrial films. The company operates through three segments: the Chemistry segment, which produces POD and related chemical products; the Semiconductor Material segment, which manufactures semiconductor test sockets and related materials; and the Secondary Battery Material segment, which produces copper foil and other battery components. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Chemistry segment.

Coca-Cola Femsa, a subsidiary of Femsa, is the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola in volume terms. The company purchases beverage concentrates and syrup from Coca-Cola, which it then processes and packages for distribution through modern trade, traditional trade, and the on-premises channel. Mexico and Brazil make up 80% of the total volume and sales, with the rest from other Central and South American countries, including Panama, Guatemala, Uruguay, and Argentina. Femsa and Coca-Cola hold 47% and 28% economic interests in Coca-Cola Femsa through nonpublicly traded A and D shares, respectively, while controlling 56% and 33% of the voting power.

Valmet Oyj is a Finland-based company that supplies technologies, automation solutions, and other services to customers in the pulp, paper, packaging, tissue, and energy industries. The company operates in two segments; Biomaterial Solutions and Services, covering pulp, energy, circularity, packaging, paper, and tissue; and Process Performance Solutions, focusing on flow control and automation technologies. The company generates maximum revenue from the Biomaterial Solutions and Services segment.

Over its 100-year-plus history, Sonoco Products has steadily assembled a diverse portfolio of industrial and consumer packaging product offerings such as flexible and rigid plastics, reels and spools, pallets, and composite cans. The company serves a variety of consumer and industrial end markets throughout North America. Sonoco has raised its dividend each year for more than 40 years.

Reynolds Consumer Products Inc is a provider of household products. The firm is engaged in the production and sales of cooking products, waste and storage products, and tableware. It operates through four reportable segments namely, Reynolds Cooking and Baking, Hefty Waste and Storage, Hefty Tableware, and Presto Products. Reynolds Cooking and Baking segment produce branded and store brand aluminum foil, disposable aluminum pans, parchment paper, freezer paper, wax paper, butcher paper, plastic wrap, baking cups, oven bags and slow cooker liners.

Silgan Holdings manufactures about half of the metal food containers in North America. Its major customers include Campbell Soup, Nestle, and Del Monte. Silgan's other business segments include plastic dispensers and containers for personal and healthcare products and a closures business that manufactures metal and plastic lids and caps.

Toyo Seikan Group Holdings Ltd is a Japan-based packaging container manufacturer. The company operates through six segments. The Engineering, Filling, and Logistics segment handles packaging equipment, contract filling, and cargo transport. The Functional Materials segment covers aluminum substrates, optical films, pigments, frit, and gelcoats. The Packaging Container segment produces metal, plastic, paper, and glass containers. The Real Estate segment focuses on leasing office buildings and commercial facilities. The Steel Plate segment manufactures and sells steel plates and related products. The Others segment includes automotive press dies, rigid combiners, and non-life insurance agency services. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Packaging container business segment.

Graphic Packaging Holding Co is a holding company that manufactures and sells a variety of paper-based consumer packaging products through its subsidiaries. The company's reportable segments are; Paperboard Manufacturing, Americas Paperboard Packaging, and Europe Paperboard Packaging. The majority of the revenue is generated from its Americas Paperboard Packaging segment which includes paperboard packaging sold predominantly to consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and cups, lids and food containers sold to foodservice companies and quick-service restaurants (QSR) serving the food, beverage, and consumer product markets in the Americas. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

Huhtamäki Oyj, a Finland-based company, manufactures and sells consumer packaging products through three segments. The Fiber Foodservice Europe, Asia, and Oceania segment specializes in high-quality paperboard and molded fiber packaging for fresh food and beverages. The company serves retail tableware, food service, and consumer goods packaging markets in North America. The Flexible Packaging segment offers a variety of products including light and flexible packaging materials, pouches, labels for food and beverages, coffee packaging, pet food packaging, barrier packaging, retort pouches, and healthcare product packaging.

Greif Inc is a producer of industrial packaging products and services with manufacturing facilities located in many countries. It offers a comprehensive line of rigid industrial packaging products, such as steel, fiber, and plastic drums, rigid intermediate bulk containers, closure systems for industrial packaging products, transit protection products, water bottles and remanufactured and reconditioned industrial containers, and services, such as container life cycle management, blending, filling, logistics, warehousing, and other packaging services. The company operates in three reportable business segments including Global Industrial Packaging, Paper Packaging and Services, and Land Management. It operates in USA, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia and Other Americas.

SCG Packaging PCL is an integrated packaging solutions provider. Its business is divided into three segments; Integrated Packaging Business, Fibrous Business, and Recycling Business. Maximum revenue for the company is derived from its Integrated Packaging Business segment, which comprises fiber, paper, consumer, and performance packaging products such as containerboard, sack kraft, plasterboard liner, coated duplex board, flexible packaging products, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its business in Thailand and the rest from Vietnam, Indonesia, China, and other regions.

Viscofan SA is a casing market and offers growth propositions in the food and health sectors outside the traditional business. It engaged in the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of all types of casings and films for food use. Its products include Cellulose, Collagen, Fibrous, Functional solutions, Plastics, Viscofan Veggie, eFAN, and Edileaf. It also manufactures casings, films, and bags obtained through the treatment of plastic polymers. It has a geographic presence in EMEA, APAC, North America, and South America with key revenue generation from EMEA.

Vidrala SA manufactures and sells a variety of glass products. The firm operates plants that create and mould glass into bottles and jars based on specific customer needs. The company's customers manufacture beer, juices, spirits, wines, oils, vinegar, and preserved food. Vidrala also offers logistical services for packaged food products within the United Kingdom. The company organizes itself into three segments based on geography: the U.K. and Ireland, Italy, the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of Europe. It makes the majority of its revenue from the Iberian Peninsula and the rest of the Europe segment.

Ableprint Technology Co Ltd is a company that provides solutions to packaging process problems as an entry into the entrepreneurial market, provide a complete set of systems to solve problems and reduce manufacturing costs.

Verallia is a manufacturer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries. As a global supplier and partner for its customers in the wine, spirits and food markets. The Group has identified the following 3 operating segments corresponding to the geographical areas in which the assets are located. Southern and Western Europe, comprising production sites located in France, Italy, Spain and Portugal. Southern and Western Europe. Northern and Eastern Europe, comprising production sites located in Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, Ukraine and Russia. Latin America, comprising production sites located in Brazil, Argentina, and Chile. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Southern and Western Europe.

LINTEC Corp produces and sells paper, electronic, and industrial materials products in three segments based on product type. The printing and industrial materials products segment, which generates more revenue than any other segment, sells adhesive papers and tapes for seals, labels and automobile-use adhesive products, as well as construction-related films for windows and automobiles. The electronic and optical products segment sells semiconductor-related adhesive tapes. The paper and converted products segments sells paper products used for envelopes, printing, and food packaging. The majority of revenue comes from Japan.

Mayr-Melnhof Karton AG manufactures and sells a variety of folding cartons for consumer goods packaging. The firm organizes itself into two segments based on the product type. The MM packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells packaging for consumer goods, which include cigarettes, pharmaceuticals, detergents, personal care products, and luxury products. The MM Board & Paper segment manufactures and markets numerous grades of cartonboard, focusing on coated cartonboard produced predominantly from recycled fibers as well as virgin fiber-based cartonboard. The vast majority of revenue comes from Europe.

Winpak Ltd manufactures and sells a variety of packaging materials and related packaging machines. The packaging materials are used for perishable foods, beverages, and healthcare applications. It operates in three segments: flexible packaging, rigid packaging & flexible lidding, and packaging machinery. The flexible packaging segment includes modified atmosphere packaging, specialty films, and biaxially oriented nylon product groups. The rigid packaging and flexible lidding segment includes rigid containers, lidding, and specialized printed packaging product groups. The packaging machinery segment includes horizontal fill/seal machines for preformed containers and vertical form/fill/seal machines for liquid, semi-liquid, and certain dry products.

Scientex Bhd manufactures and sells plastic products. The company also engages in property development. The firm's two segments are based on the product type. The packaging segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is mainly in the business of manufacturing, selling, and marketing various flexible plastic packaging products, which can be further categorized into industrial and consumer-based packaging products. The segment also sells plastic automotive interior components. The property development segment in the business of constructing and developing mainly affordable housing in Peninsular Malaysia. Geographically, the company operates in Malaysia, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Europe, Philippines, Myanmar, USA, and Others.

TriMas Corp designs, develops and manufactures a diverse set of products primarily for the consumer products, aerospace & defense, and industrial markets . The company operates through three segments namely: The packaging segment manufactures and distributes closure and dispensing systems. The aerospace segment supplies blind bolts, fasteners, rivets, and other products for the aerospace industry. The specialty product segment manufactures and distributes steel cylinders, wellhead engines, compression systems, industrial sealing, and fasteners.

O-I Glass is the manufacturer of glass containers. The Company has two reportable segments and two operating segments based on its geographic locations: Americas and Europe. Beer is the primary end market for O-I's glass bottles, which are also used for wine, soda, spirits, condiments, and food.

Orora produces glass bottles and aluminum cans for the beverage industry. In Australia, it manufactures glass bottles for the wine industry and aluminum cans for soft drink, alcohol, and specialty drink producers. It is the largest aluminum can manufacturer in Australia, producing about two-thirds of volume. Orora’s acquisition of Saverglass in fiscal 2024 increased its global footprint. Here, it produces glass bottles, mainly for premium and ultrapremium spirit and wine brands in Europe, Mexico, and North America. It is one of four global players in this category. The company sold its more commoditized North American cardboard and plastic packaging segment for AUD 1.8 billion, with the sale of the business completing in late 2024.

Elopak ASA is a supplier of carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services. It uses renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced materials to provide packaging solutions. The company offers a natural and convenient alternative to plastic bottles and fits within a low-carbon circular economy. It generates the majority of its revenue from Cartons and closures, followed by Equipment and services. The company's geographical segments include Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and others.

Einhell Germany AG is engaged in the DIY sector and designs and distributes solutions for DIY enthusiasts and hobby gardeners for use at home, in the workshop, and in the garden. The company's product range includes hand-held power tools, stationary tools, and accessories as well as lawn and garden care tools, irrigation, and drainage solutions.

Time Technoplast Ltd is a packaging solutions provider. The company's portfolio consists of technically driven products catering to growing industry segments like Industrial Packaging Solutions, Lifestyle Products, Automotive Components, Infrastructure / Construction-related products, Material Handling Solutions & Composite Cylinders. The Polymer segment is the company's core segment and generates maximum revenues. The Composite products segment provides products such as pressure pipes, prefabricated shelters, and energy storage devices. Apart from India. It has operational footprints in the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, the United States, and Taiwan.

Myers Industries Inc designs, manufactures, and markets a variety of plastic, metal, and rubber products, including a broad selection of plastic reusable containers, pallets, small parts bins, bulk shipping containers, storage and organization products, OEM parts, custom plastic products, consumer fuel containers and tanks for water, fuel and waste handling. It operates through the following segments: The Material Handling segment manufactures a selection of durable plastic reusable products that are used repeatedly during the course of their service life. The Distribution segment is engaged in the distribution of equipment, tools, and supplies used for tire servicing and automotive under-vehicle repair, etc. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Material Handling segment.

Matthews International Corp is a provider of memorialization products, industrial technologies and brand solutions. The company's segments are Memorialization, Industrial Technologies and Brand Solutions. The memorialization offerings include bronze and granite memorials, caskets, and cremation-related products and equipment for cemeteries and funeral homes. Its Industrial Technologies segment designs, manufactures, services, and sells custom energy storage systems and product identification and warehouse automation solutions. The Brand Solutions segment provides brand management, pre-media, printing plates and cylinders, imaging, digital asset management, merchandising displays, and marketing and design services. The majority of revenue is generated by Memorialization.

Cascades Inc is a paper and packaging company that produces, converts, and sells packaging and tissue products composed predominantly of recycled fibres. Its customer base includes food processing companies, the maintenance industry, accommodations and housing industry, micro-businesses, and boutiques. The products are marketed through brands such as Cascades Fresh, Cascades Protect, Cascades IMGN, Cascades PRO, and Cascades Fluff & Tuff, among others. The company is organized into three main business segments; Containerboard, Specialty Products (which constitutes packaging products), and Tissue Papers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Containerboard segment. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Canada.

Zignago Vetro SpA operates in the glass production sector. It manufactures hollow glass containers for the Food and Beverages and Cosmetics and Perfumery sectors. It has seven operating segments Zignago Vetro SpA; Zignago Vetro Polska SA; Zignago Vetro France SAS; Vetri Speciali SpA; Zignago Glass USA Inc.; Tre-Ve Srl; Vetreco Srl; and Nuova RO-CO Srl. It generates the majority of its revenue from Zignago Vetro SpA this Business Unit carries out the production of glass containers for food and beverages and for cosmetics and perfumery. The business of the group is carried out in various geographical locations such as Italy, the European Union, North America, and other areas.

Pact Group Holdings Ltd is a rigid packaging plastics manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand. The company has three operating segments that includes Packaging and sustainability, Materials Handling & Pooling, and Contract Manufacturing. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Packaging and sustainability segment.

Ranpak Holdings Corp is a provider of environmentally sustainable, systems-based, product protection solutions for e-Commerce and industrial supply chains. The company offers a full suite of protective packaging systems and paper consumables. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe/Asia. The group generates revenue by providing its PPS systems and paper consumables to customers, which include direct end-users and a network of exclusive paper packaging solution distributors, and by providing end-of-line automation systems that solve challenges, including optimization, customization, and efficiency. It has two segments, North America and Europe/Asia.

Karat Packaging Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of disposable products used in restaurants and food service settings. The company operates and evaluates its business as a single reportable segment which encompasses the manufacturing and distribution of a diverse range of single-use food and beverage service products made from materials such as plastic, paper, biopolymer-based, and other compostable forms. The company offers products for the foodservice industry, including food packaging, containers, tableware, cups, lids, cutlery, and straws. These products are available in plastic, paper, biopolymer-based and other compostable forms. Its product line includes a variety of brands such as Tea Zone, Karat, Karat Earth, and Total Clean.

Bewi ASA is an international provider of packaging, components, and insulation solutions. The group operates through four segments, including the production of raw materials in the upstream segment RAW, manufacturing of end products and solutions in the downstream segments Insulation & Construction, and Packaging & Components, and collection and recycling of used products in the Circular segment. Maximum revenue is generated from the Insulation & Consultation segment, which supplies products and solutions for insulation in housing construction and civil engineering, including sandwich panels, cellular plastics, extruded polystyrene (XPS) boards, plasterboards, expanded polystyrene (EPS) drainage boards, and others. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Norway.

Vetropack Holding AG is a glass packaging manufacturer serving the food and beverage industry. The company offers services including package design, production and just-in-time delivery to consulting and support services in the area of packaging analysis, bottling, conditioning, closure technology, decorative refinement, and labelling. It has its production and distribution facilities in Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Ukraine, and Italy. The segment reporting used at the top management level for corporate management has just one segment (Glass packaging). The secondary segment Speciality glass comprises only trade revenue in Switzerland.

Groupe Guillin SA is a European company. It is engaged in producing and selling of plastic packages. The company's product offering includes trays, catering containers, cake, and pastry containers and thermoforming sheets. The firm serves the catering industry, meat and food industry, and fruit and vegetable producers and packers.

Wisynco Group Ltd is a manufacturer and distributor. The activities of the company involve the bottling and distribution of purified water and beverages, the distribution and retailing of food items, and the provision of insurance services. The company also manufactures plastic, foam packing, and disposable products mainly used in the retail, food service, and tourism industries. The brands associated with the firm are WATA, Bigga, Boom, and CranWATA.

TFF Group is a France-based company operating in the beverage industry. The company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of barrels and wood products for the ageing of wines and spirits in France. The company also offers cooperages, staves, and casks. Its principal markets include wines, whiskey, and spirits. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from the United States and the rest from Europe (excluding France), Oceania and South Africa, France, and other regions.