Pregis Invests $80 million to Build New Film Plant in South Carolina
Plant will feature multiple state-of-the-art blown film lines and create 120 new jobs.
Pregis, a leading global manufacturer of protective packaging, is announcing a $80 million investment in a new, state-of-the-art blown film extrusion facility in Anderson, S.C.
The 168,000 ft2 will feature multiple newly installed lines producing the latest engineered films that are to manufacture performance-oriented, packaging solutions for food, CPG and medical device applications. The plant will also include a world-class film laboratory to develop and test materials.
“We believe that this new facility will be the most technologically-advanced extrusion facility in North America,” said Kevin Baudhuin, Pregis’ president and CEO. “The facility has been staffed with technology and market leaders who are focused on developing extruded films that have been engineered to meet market-driven performance requirements.”
The Anderson facility will also feature the latest in energy-efficiency in manufacturing and other plant functions. Pregis’ objective is to run its businesses in the most sustainable manner possible, so that it improves its carbon footprint, reduces environmental impact, while making significant, positive contributions to people and society.
The facility will create 120 new jobs for workers in the Greenville, South Carolina area and is expected to be operational in September.
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