Huhtamaki Acquires Ample Industries
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Huhtamaki, De Soto, Kansas, USA, a producer of foodservice and paperboard packaging, has acquired the business and assets of Ample Industries Inc., a privately held manufacturer of folding paperboard cartons for the foodservice industry. Ample Industries employs some 230 people at its Franklin, Ohio, plant and adds to Huhtamaki North America a new product technology, an experienced workforce, and an additional manufacturing presence in the Midwest.
"Ample Industries' nested trays, fry cartons, and clamshells further expand Huhtamaki's product portfolio of tableware, cups, containers, carriers, and service ware," says Clay Dunn, president of Huhtamaki North America.
"We're excited to join Huhtamaki," Bob Fairchild, president of Ample Industries, said. "Our state-of-the-art N-line machinery and high quality foodservice cartons now have the backing of a global company with a broad product range, strong management, and financial stability. Today is a good day for our customers and employees."
Huhtamaki also announced plans to expand capacity in the paper drink cup and pressed paperboard plate businesses for foodservice and retail customers in North America.
"The expansion of our shaped paperboard capacity builds on our global paper drink cup business and substantial North American paperboard assets and expertise," says Dunn. "We believe two folding carton acquisitions in three months and the expansion into cups and plates demonstrates Huhtamaki's commitment to foodservice customers and to growth in North America."
Huhtamaki North America employs approximately 3,500 people in 14 manufacturing units. The parent company is Huhtamäki Oyj, Espoo, Finland.
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