# Huhtamaki breaks ground on USD 100M molded fiber expansion in Hammond, Indiana

Huhtamaki broke ground on a almost USD 100 million expansion of its molded fiber packaging plant in Hammond, Indiana, adjacent to its existing site, covering about 23,000 square meters and adding around 100 jobs. Ramp-up is expected toward the end of 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-06-08
- Where: Hammond, Indiana, United States
- Value: $100.0M
- Jobs: 100
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: approximately 23,000 square meters facility
- Products: molded fiber packaging, egg cartons, cup carriers

## Companies

- [Huhtamaki](https://endata.com/companies/909.md)

## Sources

- [news.cision.com](https://news.cision.com/huhtamaki-oyj/r/as-part-of-its-overall-commitment-to-developing-fiber-solutions--huhtamaki-breaks-ground-on-its-expanded-molded-fiber-manufacturing-capacity-in-north-america,c4410710), 2022-06-08: "The expanded site represents a USD 100 million investment and builds on Huhtamaki's 75-year presence in Hammond."
- [packaginginsights.com](https://www.packaginginsights.com/news/huhtamaki-injects-us100m-to-expand-molded-fiber-production-in-north-america.html), 2022-06-09: "Amounting to a total investment of almost US$100 million, the expanded facility covers circa 23,000 square meters."

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