Elopak has opened its first U.S. carton converting facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. The company, which produces sustainable packaging solutions, invested $100 million into the new facility, creating 100 new jobs.
The new factory will produce Pure-Pak cartons, which are used for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based drinks, and liquid eggs. The plant features fully automated carton folding, scoring, packing, and loading processes, improving efficiency and ensuring employee safety. Elopak chose the Port of Little Rock for its excellent transportation connections, including access to road, rail, and air, making it an ideal location for the factory. The facility operates on 100% renewable electricity, in line with Elopak’s sustainability goals. Due to strong demand, Elopak plans to add a second production line, which will be operational in 2026 and expected to generate an additional $110 million in annual revenue.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Thomas Körmendi, CEO, Elopak, said, “Demand for our low-carbon, sustainable cartons in North America has been growing at an unprecedented rate for several years. This new factory will serve both new and existing customers across the United States, reaching millions of Americans every day.”
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders added, “Arkansas beat out several other states for this project, showing that cutting taxes, investing in education, and building up our workforce is the key to bringing new companies to our state. Thank you to Elopak’s leadership for your investment in not only the United States, but in the Natural State.”
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