Hammond Mill Expansion to Boost Sustainable Fiber Output

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Finland-headquartered Huhtamaki broke ground on its expanded molded fiber manufacturing capacity in North America. The proposed expansion at Hammond mill, Indiana is at an investment of $100 million and is part of the company’s overall commitment to boost Fiber development.

According to company press release, the investment is expected to start ramping up towards the end of the next year. It will consume 100% recycled North American raw material to produce a broad range of sustainable, fully recyclable and compostable, fiber-based packaging solutions. The expanded facility will help Huhtamaki to better serve existing and new customers in North America.

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The nearly 23,000 square metre expanded facility will be built adjacent to Huhtamaki’s existing Hammond manufacturing unit, which has been in operation for around 75 years now. The facility has around 140 employees currently. When fully operational, the expanded facility is expected to create additional 100 new jobs.

Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Huhtamaki noted that the expansion will introduce new sustainable fiber-based products such as egg cartons and cup carriers to its portfolio in the region and drive production efficiency.

Earlier this year, the company had announced its decision to switch its focus from plastics to smooth molded fiber products at its Alf, Germany manufacturing site.