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Coca-Cola bottler replaces 200,000 pounds of plastic a year with WestRock paper packaging solution

Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages and WestRock will collaborate to implement a paperboard carrier that replaces plastic rings for its multipack bottled beverages. Advancing sustainability efforts, WestRock’s PETCollar™ Shield Plus paper-based packaging will be used at Liberty’s Philadelphia production facility to package Coca-Cola’s top brands in multipacks.

30 Nov 23

WestRock expands PETCollar range

WestRock, a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, is expanding its range of PETCollar™ solutions. PETCollar is a fiber-based, multipack clip solution for PET bottles that enables brands to transition from hard to recycle single-use plastic rings and shrink film to paperboard.

27 Nov 23

WestRock earns top award at 80th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition

WestRock Company, a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, earned 10 awards for packaging design excellence during the 80th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, including the prestigious Package of the Year award for its WhistlePig Whiskey PiggyBank rigid box with folding carton sleeve.

01 Nov 23

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Announce Transaction to Create a Global Leader in Sustainable Packaging

Following the announcement of a possible combination dated 7 September 2023, the Boards of Smurfit Kappa and WestRock are pleased to announce the signing of a definitive transaction agreement to create Smurfit WestRock, a global leader in sustainable packaging.

12 Sep 23

WestRock Lands Top Industry Spot in Fortune 500 Rankings

WestRock Company has been ranked first in the Packaging and Containers industry category by Fortune Magazine on its 69th annual Fortune 500 ranking list. WestRock currently places #183 on the overall list, up 9 points from the 2022 Fortune Ranking.

14 Jun 23

WestRock Acquisition of Grupo Gondi Complete

WestRock Company has announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining interest in Grupo Gondi. This acquisition will enhance the Company’s leading position in the growing Latin American containerboard, paperboard and consumer and corrugated packaging markets.

01 Dec 22

WestRock To Sell Ownership Interest in RTS Packaging, LLC to Sonoco

WestRock Company has entered into a definitive agreement to wholly divest its ownership interest in RTS Packaging, LLC, to joint venture partner Sonoco Products Company. In addition, the Company has signed a definitive agreement to sell its uncoated recycled paperboard mills in Eaton, Indiana, and Aurora, Illinois, to Ox Industries.

09 Nov 22

WestRock Acknowledged for Innovative Design Excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council 2022

Company Received Six Awards at Annual Paperboard Packaging Competition, Including Folding Carton of the Year

28 Oct 22

WestRock Acknowledged for Innovative Design Excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council 2022

WestRock Company earned six awards for packaging design excellence during the 79th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition, including the Folding Carton of the Year award.

28 Oct 22

CanCollar® X is Newest Solution Automated by Patented CanCollar Fortuna® Platform

WestRock has announced an expansion of its CanCollar® family of multipack solutions with the introduction of CanCollar® X, a fiber-based solution for sustainable large format canned beverage packaging. CanCollar® X uses a fiber-based, glue-free minimalist design preferred by consumers to maximize can visibility.

12 Sep 22

WestRock Partners With Budějovický Budvar and Mattoni 1873 to Advance Circularity Efforts in Czech Republic Beverage Industry

WestRock Company, a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has delivered its flexible and efficient Cluster-Pak® EvoTech™ packaging solution for a joint partnership between Budějovický Budvar and Mattoni 1873 to advance their shared commitment to improving circularity in the Czech Republic.

09 Aug 22

Swiss Chalet Partners with WestRock to Launch Recyclable Paperboard Packaging Throughout Restaurant Chain in Canada

WestRock has announced a partnership with Recipe Unlimited to implement a suite of recyclable paperboard packaging, intended to divert 31 million plastic containers from landfills across Canada each year. The packaging began appearing at Swiss Chalet restaurants in October, 2021 and is now available across all its locations.

21 Apr 22

WestRock Announces Plans to Construct New Corrugated Box Facility in the Pacific Northwest

WestRock has announced plans to build a new corrugated box plant in Longview, Washington, to meet the growing demand from WestRock’s regional customers in the Pacific Northwest. The new plant will be co-located with the Longview paper mill operations and will increase the integration of the mill’s containerboard.

01 Feb 22

Grupo Modelo partners with WestRock and Grupo Gondi in transition to CanCollar Eco Packaging

In a partnership with WestRock and Grupo Gondi, Grupo Modelo is investing roughly 4 million dollars in the sustainable, fiber-based CanCollar Eco solution. WestRock and Grupo Gondi support Grupo Modelo’s industry leadership to reduce environmental impact in every community in which they operate by innovating, conserving natural resources and taking care of the environment.

10 Jan 22

WestRock again honored for innovative design excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council

WestRock Company has been recognized for packaging design excellence at the 78th Annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The company won a total of 14 awards, including Sustainability Award of the Year, reinforcing its commitment to imagining and delivering on the promise of a more sustainable future.

04 Nov 21

Heinz partners with WestRock to remove 550 tonnes of plastic packaging from multipacks in UK supermarkets

Heinz has announced today that it is continuing its mission to remove plastic from supermarket shelves with the UK roll-out of the Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve Multipack, a new, convenient, super skinny paperboard sleeve for all its multipack canned products. Made with WestRock’s PEFC-certified CarrierKote paperboard, the Heinz Eco-Friendly Sleeve is recyclable and comes from sustainably managed forests.

08 Sep 21

WestRock introduces EverGrow fiber-based produce packaging collection

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has announced an expansion of its produce packaging offerings with the launch of its EverGrow Collection. WestRock has achieved a proprietary approach for a produce packaging collection made using sustainably sourced wood fiber.

17 Jun 21

Westrock wins 21 awards, including the distinguished Display of the Year

WestRock was recognized with high honors at this year’s Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards. The competition celebrates merchandising and design excellence at the retail point-of-purchase.

10 May 21

WestRock recognized for excellence in merchandising displays

WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, was recognized at the Path to Purchase Design of the Times Awards with six awards for excellence in merchandising solutions, including two platinum awards, the most of any entrant.

10 Nov 20

WestRock honored for outstanding merchandising achievement

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, received 19 awards at this year’s Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) Awards – the most of any entrant – including the distinguished Creative Award.

29 Jun 20

WestRock named to FORTUNE’s list of world’s most admired companies

WestRock has announced that it has been named to FORTUNE magazine's annual list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. It is the fifth-consecutive year WestRock has been named to the prestigious list.

21 Jan 20

WestRock honored for packaging design excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council

WestRock has been recognized for packaging design excellence at the 76th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The company won 13 awards - the most of any entrant - including the Sustainability Award of the Year.

29 Oct 19

WestRock expands capabilities for the beauty & personal care, nutraceutical and media industries

WestRock Company is expanding its capabilities to support the beauty & personal care, nutraceutical and media industries with the acquisition of UBS Printing Group, Inc. (UBS). The acquisition further extends the company’s geographical footprint on the U.S. West Coast and will become a part of WestRock’s Multi Packaging Solutions business.

02 May 19

WestRock recognized for advancing the recyclability of foodservice packaging

The Sustainable Packaging Coalition has honored WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, with its Innovator Award for the company’s work in improving the recyclability of foodservice packaging. The SPC is a membership-based collaborative that believes in the power of industry to make packaging more sustainable.

15 Apr 19

WestRock expands portfolio of automated packaging systems

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has expanded its portfolio of automated packaging system offerings with the acquisition of Linkx Packaging Systems. Linkx specializes in automated packaging machinery ranging from single-order dispatch systems to fully integrated automation.

07 Mar 19

WestRock named one of twelve winners of NextGen Cup Challenge

WestRock, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has announced that its prototype of a recyclable fiber-based cup for hot and cold applications was named one of 12 winners of the NextGen Cup Challenge.

28 Feb 19

WestRock honored for design excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, received 12 awards at the 75th annual North American Paperboard Packaging Competition. The awards include the inaugural Digital Application of the Year Award for its Crown Royal Rodeo Digital Campaign.

06 Nov 18

WestRock completes acquisition of KapStone

WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of KapStone Paper and Packaging Corporation. The acquisition also strengthens WestRock’s presence on the West Coast of the United States and broadens WestRock’s portfolio of differentiated paper and packaging solutions with the addition of attractive paper grades and distribution capabilities.

02 Nov 18

WestRock Tacoma containerboard mill earns ISO Certification

WestRock is committed to quality. That’s why the company recently completed all the requirements for ISO 9001: 2008 certification of our Tacoma, Washington containerboard mill.

04 Apr 17

The WestRock Foundation supports projects of The Nature Conservancy

Paper and packaging company partners to preserve forestlands and freshwater in Virginia and Tennessee

04 Apr 17

WestRock named to Fortune’s world’s most admired company list

WestRock Company announced today that it has once again been named to Fortune Magazine’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies". The survey measures nine attributes considered critical to a company’s global success, including quality of management, social responsibility, people management and global competitiveness, among others.

23 Feb 17

Definitive agreement reached for WestRock to acquire Multi Packaging Solutions for $18.00 per share

WestRock Company and Multi Packaging Solutions International Limited announced today that a definitive agreement has been reached for WestRock to acquire all of the outstanding shares of MPS for $18.00 per share in cash and the assumption of an estimated $873 million in net debt, for a total enterprise value of $2.28 billion.

30 Jan 17

WestRock and Grupo Gondi complete joint venture

It has been announced that WestRock and Grupo Gondi have completed the formation of a joint venture combining their paper and packaging operations in Mexico. The combination was recently approved by Mexico’s Antitrust Authority, the Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica (COFECE), and the companies will begin operating in Mexico as a single entity immediately.

04 Oct 16

Media fact sheet: What’s new with WestRock at Luxe Pack Monaco 2015

WestRock’s Creative Studio for Fragrance and Pearl Deco Collection showcase a sampling of what is possible, pairing all the right aesthetic elements in an easy, efficient way to unlock unlimited creativity. Visit the WestRock booth at Booth RD09 to explore how you can create a customized experience for the different personalities of your brands.

21 Oct 15

RockTenn and MeadWestvaco now WestRock

Norcross-based RockTenn has completed its merger with MeadWestvaco to officially become WestRock.

06 Jul 15

WestRock Company Formed with Completion of Merger of MeadWestvaco and RockTenn

WestRock Company has announced that it has begun operations following the completion of the combination of MeadWestvaco Corporation and Rock-Tenn Company.

01 Jul 15

MWV transforms the chilled ready meal experience with SmartFare

MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, has this week announced the launch of SmartFare™, a new package for chilled ready meals. SmartFare transforms the flimsy CRM tray into a premium, brandable experience, offering new product development professionals a way to drive trial, brand loyalty and repeat purchase.

22 May 14

MWV partners with L’Oréal on Garnier Nutrisse packaging

MWV has announced an agreement with L’Oréal to produce the packaging for its popular Garnier Nutrisse hair coloration line. MWV will produce packaging for 52 Garnier Nutrisse product variations, surmounting traditional difficulties with regard to product consistency and sustainability.

20 Apr 10

MWV develops exclusive gift package for Aftelier perfumes

One of the world’s leading natural perfume experts, Mandy Aftel, partnered with MeadWestvaco Personal & Beauty Care (NYSE: MWV) to develop an exclusive gift package for the launch of her latest fragrance “Lumiere”.

23 Apr 09

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