Smurfit Westrock to Acquire CMPC’s Chilean Containerboard and Corrugated Business

International Paper Acquires Delmarva Corrugated Packaging Facility

May 18, 2026

Packaging

International Paper acquired Delmarva Corrugated Packaging’s converting facility in Dover, Delaware, to strengthen its regional footprint and expand capacity for sustainable corrugated packaging. The company said the deal will enhance its ability to serve customers faster and with greater reliability.

International Paper Acquires North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) for $360 Million

April 17, 2026

Packaging

International Paper entered into an agreement to acquire North Pacific Paper Company (NORPAC) from One Rock Capital Partners for $360 million. NORPAC operates a paper mill in Longview, Washington and produces lightweight recycled containerboard and other paper grades. The acquisition is intended to strengthen International Paper’s West Coast packaging capabilities and improve production flexibility and service levels.

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock Combine to Form Smurfit Westrock plc

July 8, 2024

Packaging

Smurfit Kappa and WestRock completed their previously announced combination on July 5, 2024, creating Smurfit Westrock plc, a global paper-based packaging leader. The combined company began primary trading on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker SW and maintains a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange under ticker SWR, with approximately 100,000 employees across 40 countries.

Green Bay Packaging Acquires SMC Packaging Group

June 6, 2024

Packaging

Green Bay Packaging Inc. has acquired SMC Packaging Group, a Springfield, Missouri-based producer of custom corrugated boxes, displays and packaging materials. The purchase expands Green Bay Packaging's geographic reach into Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma and brings SMC into GBP's vertically integrated packaging platform.

WestRock to Acquire Remaining Interest in Grupo Gondi

July 27, 2022

Packaging

WestRock Company has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 67.7% interest in Grupo Gondi for $970 million, plus assumed debt, valuing the implied enterprise value at about $1.763 billion. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals in Mexico and is expected to close by the end of calendar year 2022, after which WestRock will consolidate Grupo Gondi’s financial results.

Entegris to Acquire CMC Materials to Expand Electronic Materials Portfolio

December 15, 2021

Industrial Services

Entegris (NASDAQ: ENTG) entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire CMC Materials (NASDAQ: CCMP) in a cash-and-stock transaction valued at approximately $6.5 billion. The deal combines Entegris’ electronic materials capabilities with CMC Materials’ CMP consumables portfolio to create a more comprehensive end-to-end offering for semiconductor manufacturers.