Deerfield, IL, Feb. 24, 2021 — Pregis, a leading manufacturer of protective packaging, is announcing a new 300,000 square foot manufacturing facility in Bethel, PA. The plant will be producing lightweight, recyclable all-paper cushioned mailers to support demand in the Northeastern region of North America.
The facility will house multiple production lines and is scheduled to be operational at the beginning of May. Pregis is currently looking to fill 80 new manufacturing positions, boosting employment opportunities in the region. The facility also has room to expand to meet future demand.
“Ecommerce is continuing to grow exponentially,” said Kevin Baudhuin, president and CEO of Pregis. “Brand owners and retailers are looking for sustainable alternatives to ship their products through the parcel network direct to consumers. Pregis’ investment in this new manufacturing facility is yet another commitment to our robust e-commerce offering and our dedication to sustainable protective packaging options.”
Pregis acquired the technology to manufacture the eco-mailer shipping solution in October 2020 with the goal to scale the production of the curbside recyclable product to meet consumer demand. The company self-manufactures the proprietary equipment used to produce the mailers. The new capacity in Pennsylvania will be in addition to that produced in the centrally located facility in Elk Grove Village, IL. The company has plans to expand with two additional sites to serve strategic geographic markets during 2021 which will create approximately 450 new jobs.
For more than a decade, Pregis has brought to the marketplace a portfolio of products that address environmental concerns, as well as delivering the protective attributes critical for damage-free delivery of products to consumers. Investment in this production expansion will enable Pregis to add more capacity to its robust ecommerce product line.
About Pregis
Pregis LLC is a customer-driven solutions provider of innovative protective packaging materials, equipment systems and surface protection. As a material neutral company, the company works with its customers to find the right solution to solve their business challenges. Pregis serves a wide variety of consumer and industrial market segments including food, pharmaceutical, healthcare, medical devices, agricultural, ecommerce, retail, automotive, transportation, furniture, electronics, building, construction, and military/aerospace. For more information: www.pregis.com.
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