This story was originally published on Packaging Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Packaging Dive newsletter. Smurfit Westrock plans to permanently close a corrugated sheet and box facility in California, and 141 employees will be affected, according to a company worker adjustment and retraining notification letter the state shared with Packaging Dive. The plant in City of Industry, California, is expected to close on Dec. 14, according to the WARN letter. All employee ...

Group 1: Financial Performance - The company achieved a revenue of 713 million CNY, representing an increase of 11.02% compared to the same period last year [3] - Medical device business revenue reached approximately 482 million CNY, growing by 13.8% [3] - The net profit attributable to shareholders was approximately 74 million CNY, with a year-on-year growth of about 20.99% after excluding stock incentive expenses and exchange losses [3] Group 2: Business Operations - The company focuses on management-style medical services, primarily in the liver disease sector, including drug production, diagnostic equipment development, and related medical services [3] - Echosens has installed a total of 977 units of its products globally [3] - The company is currently collaborating with Novo Nordisk to promote early diagnosis and treatment of Metabolic Associated Steatotic Hepatitis (MASH) [3] Group 3: Market Trends and Strategies - The approval of semaglutide for MASH is expected to enhance awareness and treatment options in the industry [3] - The company has stable internal shareholding and strategic plans, indicating no adjustments to its operational strategies [4] - E-commerce channels for traditional Chinese medicine have shown significant growth, with a year-on-year increase of 59.23% [4] Group 4: Future Outlook - The company's mission is to "keep every family away from liver cancer," focusing on a closed-loop management strategy to reduce liver cancer incidence [5] - There is confidence in the industry outlook and the company's development trajectory, supported by a clear organizational and shareholding structure [5]