Reusable packaging manufacturer to open new production plant in Texas
ORBIS Corporation has announced plans to expand production in Greenville, Texas. The company, which specializes in reusable packaging, has signed a lease-to-own agreement with EPM Partners of New York to secure its manufacturing space. The agreement includes 420,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 240,000 square feet of warehousing space, all located in the same building. ORBIS, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, will use the manufacturing area to produce reusable pallets, totes and bulk containers. The project is expected to generate 190 new jobs for the surrounding area.
In a recent quote, Norm Kukuk, president of ORBIS Corporation, said, “We are excited to see this investment come to life and support our customers’ growth. This plant enables ORBIS to expand its geographic footprint and increase production capacity to serve our customers with industry leading solutions, while making an impact in the community.”
Lynn Hediger, vice president of product management at ORBIS, added, “We are so pleased to join the Greenville business community, where many investments have been made to create a strong business climate.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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