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Printpack increases capabilities at Bloomington facility. January 21, 2026 ATLANTA, GA - Printpack, a leading manufacturer of flexible and specialty rigid packaging, has successfully completed a significant investment in new equipment and capabilities at its Bloomington, Indiana facility. The strategic investment delivers multiple equipment upgrades that significantly increase efficiency and quality, along with new bag-making machines and enhanced slitting capabilities. This expansion transforms the Bloomington facility into Printpack's Bagging and Pouching Center of Excellence, reinforcing the company's ongoing commitment to serving the evolving needs of diverse market segments. The Bloomington plant will initially target providing large format bags for pet food, while being well positioned to support additional markets such as lawn and garden, bulk food products, personal & home care, health & wellness, and other adjacent markets starting in Q1 of 2026. This multi-market approach allows Printpack to leverage specialized expertise across various industry segments that require high-quality bagging and pouching solutions. "This investment allows us to better support our customers' growth and expand together with them across multiple industries," explained Jorge Velasco, Vice President, New Markets and Growth. "Now that our upgraded capabilities are fully operational in Bloomington, we have top-notch technology to serve evolving market segments with the innovative packaging solutions they demand." The expanded capabilities are now producing a comprehensive portfolio of packaging formats, including stand-up pouches, Box Pouch(R) and quad seal large format bags. The investment also supports Printpack's commitment to sustainability through its Printpack Preserve(TM) line of packaging solutions. Featuring enhanced heating and cooling systems, reduced stretching and distortion, and superior tension control, Bloomington now houses the most state-of-the-art equipment in the U.S. These advanced capabilities produce crisp, flat bags that offer enhanced ease of filling for customers and deliver industry-leading performance. Printpack continues to lead in sustainable innovations, offering recyclable structures designed for store drop-off programs and certified circular content options. The company remains actively engaged in developing new solutions in the design for recyclability (D4R) space to help brands meet and exceed their sustainability goals. "The continuously growing emphasis on sustainability across multiple industries has driven us to enhance our offerings with expanded capabilities and our Printpack Preserve(TM) product line," noted Megan Robison, Sustainability Director. "This investment enables us to deliver the innovative, recyclable packaging solutions that meet consumers' needs." About printpack. Printpack is a leading manufacturer of flexible, specialty rigid, and health packaging. For nearly 70 years, the company has helped brands raise their retail visibility and improve brand footprint to capture and retain market share. Printpack combines its unique insights into consumer preferences along with forward-looking technological capabilities to bring striking and effective packaging to life. Founded on principles of integrity and teamwork, Printpack is privately held and continues to set industry standards for excellence. To learn more, please visit printpack.com.

Elgin packaging shock as Printpack plant axes 111 local jobs. Printpack Inc. is shutting down its Elgin manufacturing facility, a move that will wipe out 111 jobs and phase out a decades-long local operation. The Atlanta-based packaging company says it will wind down the plant over roughly six months, with layoffs slated to begin on Jan. 5, 2026. Company response and timeline. In a company statement, chief operating officer Jack Austin acknowledged the human toll of the decision, saying, "It is never easy to make decisions that affect the lives and livelihoods of our associates," while praising Elgin workers for their professionalism. As reported by the Daily Herald, Austin traveled to the Elgin plant in early November to deliver the news in person. The closure details were also laid out in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed with the state. Company footprint and what's changing. Printpack currently operates 17 facilities across North America and lists about 3,200 associates on its website. The Elgin operation dates back to a 1978 acquisition, and industry coverage flagged the WARN notice and the Jan. 5, 2026 layoff start date, according to Packaging Dive. Company materials from Printpack and its Printpack history say the firm first acquired the Elgin plant in 1978 and has since grown into a multi-state operator. Elgin's mixed manufacturing picture. The shutdown lands in the middle of a very different kind of year for packaging in Elgin. In September, Pregis opened a large paper-converting center that the company said would add more than 500 jobs. That contrast, a big local hiring surge at one packaging player while another prepares to exit, highlights how demand and capacity are shifting in the region's packaging sector, according to local reporting from Shaw Local. What workers are being offered. Printpack says it will offer transfer opportunities for associates who want to move to other company locations. The company also plans to provide severance packages and career-transition support as the Elgin operation winds down. Trade coverage noted the company stressed an orderly transition and that Austin met with employees in November to walk through the plan. For more detail on the transition package and schedule, see the company statement cited in industry coverage by Plastics Today. Legal notice and next steps. The closure was formally disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filed with the state of Illinois. The WARN Act requires employers to alert state officials and affected workers about large-scale layoffs, and the state maintains a public list of monthly filings. The notice sets the official timeline that activates eligibility for certain job-loss services and unemployment assistance as the company moves through its six-month wind-down, according to the archived WARN reports on Illinois workNet.