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Industrial Project Update

Huhtamaki Expands smooth molded fiber Production Capacity in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.

Project Status Operational / Completed
Estimated Cost Not Disclosed
Project Type Capacity Expansion & Product Line Addition
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Project Overview

Huhtamaki has expanded its sustainable packaging operations by launching smooth molded fiber (SMF) production at its existing molded fiber manufacturing facility in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. The investment strengthens the company’s global production network for fiber-based packaging solutions and supports growing customer demand for recyclable and compostable alternatives to conventional packaging materials.

Project Description

Introduction:

Huhtamaki is delighted to announce the launch of smooth molded fiber (SMF) production at our existing molded fiber plant in Lurgan, Northern Ireland.

Features:

This investment will enhance Huhtamaki's global capacity and presence in SMF products, complementing our current production sites in Germany, Holland, and the USA, as well as the capacity developed alongside our strategic partners in Asia.

All Huhtamaki fiber lids feature a patented click-fit mechanism, ensuring a secure closure. Like all Huhtamaki SMF products, our fiber lids are home compostable and easy to recycle.

This investment underscores our dedication to collaborating with our customers to provide sustainable packaging solutions locally.

https://www.huhtamaki.com/

Key Project Details

Location
Lurgan, Northern Ireland
Company
Huhtamaki
Industry
Sustainable Fiber Packaging
Equipment
Smooth Molded Fiber (SMF) Production Systems, Fiber Lid Manufacturing Equipment
Application
Fiber Lids, Sustainable Food & Beverage Packaging, Compostable and Recyclable Packaging Solutions
Project Phase
Production Launched / Operational