Saica To Expand New Ohio Corrugated Plant
Saica has started its production of corrugated packag- ing in its new plant in Hamilton, Ohio. The new facility is Saica’s first U.S. corrugated plant, a newly-built 360,000- square-foot building, which includes manufacturing, con- verting and production areas, along with a warehouse and office space. With its new Fosber state-of-the art corrugator, the plant will have a production capacity over 1,500 MSF/year of corrugated board. Along with the corrugator, the plant also has a 4-color 50-inch by 50” flexo folder gluer, which allowed Saica to deliver its first orders late last year. With the finalization of the installation of a 4-color rotary die-cut- ter and a Vega specialty gluer, the comapny will be able to operate at its full capacity.
“We are excited with this new milestone. We have in- vested in the technology, equipment and people needed to bring performance packaging solutions to this market,” said Akin Burak Onder, General Manager. “Our offering
can help businesses be more cost effective and efficient. We’re happy to begin our jour- ney in the U.S., and honored many compa- nies have joined us.” As part of a second phase of the proj- ect, Saica is already working to improve and expand its Hamilton facility. With the addi- tion of two converting machines – a 4-color Bobst flexo folder gluer and a 2-color Bobst rotary die cutter, the company will increase its production capacity. Work for this stage is scheduled to start in the coming months with the objective of having both machines in operation in the second half of 2023. The company also will be announcing a second plant location, most likely in Ohio or Indiana, in the coming months. This is part of a previously-announced $800 million in- vestment Saica plans for the U.S. market, growing through strategic acquisitions or new plant construction during the next five years, as part of its global strategy. Saica’s investment will also bring approximately 500 jobs to the market. “This has been a challenging project but, at the same time, very rewarding, we are so thankful for all the support received. We are convinced that we can provide products that will differentiate us in a crowded mar- ket,” said Ramón Alejandro, President. For over seven decades, Saica Group has worked to revolutionize the packaging industry across Europe, providing innova- tive, high performance and environmen- tally sustainable solutions. Its long history reflects a focus on the future, an ability to create opportunities for its employees and customers, as well as its drive to continu- ously innovate to improve efficiency.
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