Investment Announcements - Packaging companies are making significant investments in expansions and job creation, particularly in plastics production [1] - American Packaging Corp. plans to invest nearly $8 million for a 20,000-square-foot facility expansion in Iowa, expecting to create 25 jobs [1] - Charter Next Generation is expanding manufacturing capabilities with new extrusion lines, enhancing barrier performance in recyclable films, though investment details are not disclosed [1] - GZ PrintPak is investing $7.1 million to expand its facility in Wisconsin, aiming to create 40 new jobs [1] - Packaging Specialties is investing $24 million to enhance flexographic printing capabilities in Arkansas, expecting to create 101 jobs over five years [1] - Plastipak Packaging intends to invest $53.8 million to expand its Louisiana facility by 200,000 square feet, creating 15 new jobs [1] - PolyFlex has completed a 137,000-square-foot expansion in Tennessee, aiming for cost savings on sheet production [1] - Polyzent Trading is investing $1.1 million to develop its first manufacturing site in Virginia, expected to create 20 jobs [1] - Pratt Industries opened a new 496,000-square-foot factory in Georgia, with a total investment of $120 million and an increase in new jobs from 125 to 180 [1] Facility Relocations and Upgrades - TemperPack relocated its Green Cell Foam manufacturing facility to a larger site in Lansing, increasing production space by 60% [2] - Questar Solutions moved its Seattle-area operations to a more advanced facility, aiming to improve operational efficiency, though investment details are not disclosed [2]