Elopak, a Norwegian packaging company, has unveiled its new carton converting plant in Little Rock, Arkansas, US. Elopak is part of Ferd, a Norwegian holding company.
The $100m plant will produce cartons for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based drinks, and liquid eggs. It will also generate around 100 new jobs for the local community.
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Elopak initially revealed intentions for the Little Rock facility in 2023, with construction commencing in March 2024. In September 2024, it announced a second production line at the facility after the first line’s capacity was fully booked even before the factory opened. It will be operational in 2026 and will reportedly generate an additional $110m in annual revenue.
The company selected the Port of Little Rock for its new factory owing to the site’s connections to road and rail transportation and proximity to the city’s airport.
Thomas Kormendi, CEO of Elopak, remarked that the new plant will serve new and existing customers across the US while addressing growing demand.
“I am sincerely grateful to the whole team at Elopak Americas and local officials for helping us to deliver this factory on budget and on time. This plant is a cornerstone of our ‘Repackaging tomorrow’ strategy to double revenues by 2030,” he added.
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By GlobalDataArkansas Governor Sarah Sanders, and former White House Press Secretary during US President Donald Trump’s first term, thanked Elopak’s leadership for its investment in the state. She also stated that Arkansas edged out other states for the project, attributing it to lower taxes, investment in education, and an ample workforce.
