Greif, Inc. has confirmed that construction on its new bulk corrugated manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas, is nearing completion. The company, which specializes in industrial packaging products and services, claims that the new plant will expand Greif's capacity in the bulk corrugated business. Greif also hopes the new facility will increase business in Mexico and the South and Southwest regions of the U.S. The new plant, which is expected to be operational this spring, will make triple wall sheets and jumbo boxes and will have capabilities that include inline gluing and stitching.  

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Chris Zimmerman, Vice President of Containerboard & Corrugated Sales, said, "We are delighted to establish this new facility in Dallas, Texas. We have formed an excellent team who have worked extremely hard to get this state-of-the-art facility up and running. Equipped with highly automated machinery, this facility will enable us to respond swiftly to customer demands while maintaining superior lead times and product quality." 

Manufacturers investing in Texas

Samsung to receive $6.4 billion from the CHIPS and Science Act to establish semiconductor ecosystem in Texas 
This funding will complement Samsung’s investment of $40 billion into its existing hub in Texas, which would create 20,000 new jobs in the coming years.

Eastman to use $375 million grant from DOE to build second molecular recycling facility in Texas 
Eastman’s next-generation molecular recycling unit to depolymerize waste, and a polymer facility to create virgin-quality materials for packaging and textiles.

Ballard Power Systems to use $40 million DOE grants on new fuel cell production Gigafactory in Texas 
The project will be supported by two grants from the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). 

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