Huhtamaki, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is making a significant investment in its factory in Paris, Texas, USA. The investment project includes the expansion of production capacity and the integration of the external warehouse into the new premises. The investment consists of approximately $30 million worth of production equipment and leased warehouse and production facilities. As a result of the expansion, the segment's folding boxboard packaging capacity will increase significantly, enabling growth in the foodservice packaging business. Production is expected to start during the first quarter of 2025. With the factory expansion, the company will be better able to serve its current and future customers in the southern United States and the Midwest.

The Paris plant is uniquely positioned to meet the increased U.S. demand for innovative and durable folding boxboard packaging that provides convenient, safe and hygienic food to busy consumers. As a result of the investment, the plant's personnel is expected to increase by a maximum of 80 people during the first three years.

"With this expansion, we will grow our core business and support the continued growth of our foodservice customers," says Ann O'Hara, president of Huhtamaki's North America business segment. "The Paris plant will play a key role in helping us achieve our 2030 strategy to improve customer focus by meeting the region's demand for folding packaging across the region," O'Hara continues.

Huhtamaki currently employs approximately 4,100 people in 18 manufacturing locations in North America, of which 17 are located in the United States and one in Mexico. In the United States, the company is a leading manufacturer of consumer packaging, disposable tableware and cutlery, cups, folding packaging, containers, transportation products, trays and foodservice products for both the food service and retail markets.

The investment decision supports Huhtamaki's 2030 strategy, where the company targets profitable growth through three technologies: fiber, board and flexible packaging.