Hotpack invests $100M to build packaging manufacturing facility in New Jersey
Hotpack has announced plans to build a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Edison, New Jersey. The company, which provides sustainable food packaging solutions, invested $100 million into the project and plans to create 200 new jobs over the next five years.
The facility will span 70,000 square feet and is expected to begin operations in June 2025. It will focus on producing custom plastic and paper packaging products including cups, containers, and clamshells tailored to the needs of U.S. customers across multiple industries.
Hotpack’s new site will incorporate modern packaging technologies designed to enable precise brand customization and enhance product quality and functionality. The company is working closely with local authorities in New Jersey to ensure a smooth setup and timely launch of the plant, which is intended to support localized supply chains and reduce reliance on long-distance shipping.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Abdul Jebbar PB, Group CEO & Managing Director, Hotpack, said, “We are proud to establish a manufacturing presence in New Jersey as this expansion marks a significant milestone for the company. This investment reflects our dedication to better serving our clients in the U.S. market and contributes to the local economy through job creation and advanced manufacturing capabilities.”
Phil Murphy, Governor, State of New Jersey, added, “Hotpack’s decision to expand its presence in New Jersey is a powerful endorsement of our state’s strategic location, skilled workforce, and robust infrastructure. With this announcement, New Jersey continues to prove itself as a top destination for global companies looking to grow and innovate in the United States.”
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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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