Amcor Rigid Plastics Plans Major Expansion At Bellevue, Ohio Manufacturing Facility
01/10/2017
According to company officials the expansion is needed to meet increased demand for its Diversified Products packaging in the food, healthcare, beverage, and home and personal care markets. The company will nearly double its manufacturing and warehouse footprint.
Amcor’s expansion of the 30-year-old facility will include an addition of 126,000 sq ft of manufacturing space and an additional 85,000 sq ft of warehouse space. The expanded footprint is expected to boost employment beyond the current 148-person workforce. Bellevue currently produces preforms along with injection blow molded and extrusion blow molded rigid plastic containers.
“During this strong period of growth for our business, we’re fortunate to be able to make this substantial investment at our Bellevue site,” said Ann O’Hara, Vice President & General Manager for Amcor’s Diversified Products business unit. “Our focus is to meet the expanded needs of our customers while also attracting new business.”
The expansion project is supported by an economic development grant from JobsOhio through the assistance of the Regional Growth Partnership (RGP).
O’Hara added that Northwest Ohio is a strategic geographic location for Amcor because it is home to many of its customers including brand owners and manufacturers in the food, healthcare, and consumer segments. In addition, O’Hara added that the expanded production capacity comes as manufacturers continue to convert from glass to plastic to support improvements in sustainability, safety, and product handling.
“Amcor’s expansion further demonstrates that Northwest Ohio is a great place for business and enhances our region’s standing as a leader in the advanced manufacturing sector. Along with JobsOhio, the RGP congratulates the city of Bellevue and commends Amcor for bringing new jobs and investment to the community,” said Dean Monske, President & CEO of the Regional Growth Partnership.
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