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Supplier news: Relocations, expansions

CCL Label (Rosemont, IL) has broken ground on a new p-s label converting facility in Charlotte, NC. Operational by the end of the year, the new facility will consolidate operations of CCL's Cincinnati, OH, and Charlotte, NC, plants.

CCL is also integrating its existing Mexico City mfg. plant into another in the area. Acquired in March's purchase of Sonoco Engraph, the facility will be expanded by 4ꯠ sq', for a total of 24ꯠ sq' of space.

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