Market Share of United States Blister Packaging Industry
The blister packaging market in the United States is fragmented. Vendors in the market have been using significant partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions as major strategies to produce products that meet the needs of end users. Packaging materials undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure that they do not contaminate the contents or affect health. Maintaining a steady supply of raw materials is a significant challenge that drives partnerships. Major players in the US blister packaging market include Amcor Ltd, Westrock Company, Sonoco Products Company, Constantia Flexibles Group, and Honeywell International Inc.
September 2023: Sonoco, a global leader in packaging, finalized its acquisition of Graphic Packaging Corporation's flexible packaging division. Graphic Packaging is a wholly owned subsidiary of ACX Technologies Inc., based in Golden, Colorado. In an all-cash deal, Sonoco invested around USD 105 million. Sonoco's foothold in flexible packaging is recognized as the packaging industry's rapidly expanding segment.
July 2023: Constantia Flexibles introduced REGULA CIRC, its latest innovation in pharmaceutical packaging. This state-of-the-art coldform foil technology redefines sustainability standards in blister packaging, benefiting both consumers and the environment. With a commitment to circularity, REGULA CIRC is engineered to align with upcoming regulations, ensuring it meets the standard of sustainable packaging benchmarks. REGULA CIRC introduces significant design changes by replacing traditional PVC with a polyethylene (PE) sealing layer, embracing circular economy principles.
United States Blister Packaging Market Leaders
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Amcor PLC
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Westrock Company
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Constantia Flexibles GmbH
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Sonoco Products Company
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Du Pont De Nemours and Company
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order