Plastipak will expand its Garland, Texas manufacturing site later this year with a $10 million investment primarily in enhanced machinery and equipment. The investment will add six new jobs to the company’s current workforce of 273 positions over the next three years.
The existing 400,000-square-foot Garland site, which began operations in 1996, provides rigid plastic containers for companies including Dr Pepper, PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz and Procter & Gamble. The company also maintains nearly 500,000 square feet of warehousing and distribution space in two other locations in Garland.
“We opened our Garland facility over 20 years ago to be close to our customers,” said Scott Ratzman, Regional Operations Manager at Plastipak Packaging. “The operational support that we’ve received from the City, Garland Power & Light and the local community college for our various training needs have been terrific.”
Plastipak Packaging, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Plastipak Holdings, Inc., is a global leader in plastic packaging and recycling solutions. With innovation as a key driver, Plastipak operates over 40 production sites in the United States, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with more than 6,000 employees. Its customers include some of the world’s most respected and recognized consumer brands. Plastipak is a leading innovator in the packaging industry, holding more than 500 U.S. patents for its state-of- the-art package designs and manufacturing processes. Plastipak’s development of award-winning technologies and commitment to sustainability reflect its dedication to putting Consumers First, Always! Plastipak was founded in 1967, and is headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan. Additional information about Plastipak can be found at its website www.plastipak.com.
