WestRock Lands Top Industry Spot in Fortune 500 Rankings

14 Jun 2023
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WestRock Company, a leading provider of sustainable paper and packaging solutions, has been ranked first in the Packaging and Containers industry category by Fortune Magazine on its 69th annual Fortune 500 ranking list.

The prestigious list recognizes the 500 largest corporations in the United States by total revenue, for the 2022 fiscal year. WestRock rose to the top of its industry as the Company’s 2022 revenue increased by 13.5%, with profit rising by 12.7%. WestRock currently places #183 on the overall list, up 9 points from the 2022 Fortune Ranking.

“WestRock believes our greatest business opportunity lies at the intersection of innovation and sustainability, and this recognition from Fortune is a testament to the success of putting sustainability at the core of our business,” said David B. Sewell, Chief Executive Officer of WestRock. “I want to thank our WestRock team members for their commitment to excellence and dedication to helping WestRock reach our goals.”

The Company released its 2022 Sustainability Report in May, highlighting new innovations to replace plastic with fiber-based materials and develop alternative packaging solutions using technologies such as Enshield^®, CanCollar^® and BoxSizer^®. WestRock’s design for a renewable bakery takeout tray using EnShield ® Natural Kraft (ENK) was awarded the PAC Global Award for Sustainable Design in 2022.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The WestRock Foundation supports projects of The Nature Conservancy

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

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.

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.

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.

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WestRock Lands Top Industry Spot in Fortune 500 Rankings

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

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

WestRock again honored for innovative design excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council

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WestRock introduces EverGrow fiber-based produce packaging collection

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

WestRock recognized for excellence in merchandising displays

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

WestRock honored for packaging design excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council

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

WestRock recognized for advancing the recyclability of foodservice packaging

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WestRock named one of twelve winners of NextGen Cup Challenge

WestRock honored for design excellence by Paperboard Packaging Council

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WestRock Tacoma containerboard mill earns ISO Certification

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