Huhtamaki Expands Paper-Based Packaging Capacity at its factory in Nules, Spain

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Name:

Huhtamaki Expands Paper-Based Packaging Capacity at its factory in Nules, Spain

Location:

Nules, Spain

Company:

Huhtamaki

Estimated Cost:

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Source:

https://www.huhtamaki.com/

Introduction:

Huhtamaki, a key global advanced manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, inaugurates its extension to its existing paper-based packaging manufacturing site in Nules, Spain.

Features:

This latest investment reflects the growing demand from for renewable and recyclable paper-based packaging to substitute rigid plastics.  The Nules factory is a Huhtamaki Global Center of Excellence, developing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for its customers across Europe.

The extension, which will commence production in January 2023 represents a €20 million investment and will double the site’s capacity.  The investment includes a grant of €2.2 million from the Conselleria de Hacienda y Modelo Economico (Community of Valencia).

The extension of 12 500 m2 and has been built to the globally recognized BREEAM1 sustainability standards.  This is in line with Huhtamaki’s 2030 Sustainability Ambitions, including the use of 100% renewable electricity, which is on track with a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement covering approximately 80% of Huhtamaki’s current electricity usage in Europe signed in December 2021.