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American Packaging expects to break ground in October 2025 and complete the expansion by the end of Septem- ber 2026. Pouches are experiencing significant growth in the North American flexible packaging market, with a project-
design changes on SIG filling lines. “North America is a strategic growth region for SIG, and this expansion reflects our strong belief in its potential,” said Ricardo Rodriguez, President and General Manager Americas, SIG. “With our Querétaro facility, we have estab- lished a world-class production hub. Now, we are scaling up to meet growing demand while continuing to deliver sustainable, innovative, and flexible packaging solutions to our customers.” The Querétaro plant is one of SIG’s most advanced fa- cilities worldwide. Built to meet the highest environmen- tal, safety, and technological standards, the site already plays a vital role in the company’s North American supply network. Strategically located, the plant enables efficient distribution throughout the region with excellent logistics and production agility. American Packaging Corporation Announces Pouching Expansion Columbus, Wisconsin based American Packaging Corpo- ration (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, an- nounced the approval of a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa Center of Excellence, housing another invest- ment in state-of-the-art pouching capability and capacity.
ed growth rate of approx- imately 4.5 percent from 2024 to 2029, according to a Modor Intelligence study. This growth is driv- en by increasing consum- er demand for convenient packaging solutions and
the ability of pouches to offer superior combination of product protection, impactful visual appeal, and conve- nience features like open and reclose zippers. “American Packaging is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for pouches and bags for a wide vari- ety of applications,” said Ray Graham, CEO and President. “Customers can find the perfect combination of pack- aging materials, printing, and special features for their products.” Kevin Neis, Operations Director, said, “APC’s Story City Center of Excellence offers award-winning flexographic printing for its preformed pouches and bags, creating vivid graphics with eye-catching shelf appeal that our custom- ers value. We are excited to expand our pouching capacity and capability.”
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