It develops and produces flexible packaging,[2] rigid containers, specialty cartons,[3] closures and services for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical-device, home and personal-care,[4] and other products.

[12] In 2010, Amcor completed the acquisition of Alcan's food (Europe and Asia) and global pharmaceutical and tobacco businesses from Rio Tinto for US$2.03 billion.

[13] In 2011, Amcor acquired Marfred Industries, one of the largest independently owned packaging manufacturers and distributors in the United States.

[16] In December 2013, Amcor demerged its Australasia and Packaging Distribution (AAPD) business into a separate company called Orora, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

In 2015, Amcor's chairman, Graeme Liebelt, advised that Ken MacKenzie would retire as CEO effective 17 April 2015 and would be succeeded by Ron Delia.

The rigid plastics business manufactured containers and closures for the food, home, and personal-care markets in North America from a single plant in Toronto.

[23] In June 2016, Amcor acquired Alusa, the largest flexible packaging business in South America for a purchase price of US$435 million.

The North China business produced flexible packaging products to large domestic customers in the dairy and food segments.

The acquisition expanded Amcor’s specialty container product offerings in Latin America, including thin-wall injection moulding and in-mould labelling.

[28] Amcor purchased Marfred Industries in 2018, making it one of the largest independently held package makers and distributors in the United States.

[34] The company's global pharmaceutical packaging addresses requirements for unit doses, safety, patient compliance, anti-counterfeiting and sustainability.

[35] Amcor's specialty cartons made from plastic materials are used for a variety of end markets, including pharmaceutical, healthcare, food, spirits and wine, personal and home-care products.