Menasha Packaging announced a commitment of over $50 million to expand its North American preprint capacity, adding an 8-color press and automation and robotics, with 25-30 new jobs in the Fox Valley area of Wisconsin.
Kraus-Anderson Construction completed an 89,856-square-foot expansion of Menasha Packaging's facility in Pelahatchie Industrial Park, Mississippi. Menasha, which invested $79 million in the project, will add 21 jobs to its 95 existing employees.
Menasha Corporation announced that President and CEO James M. Kotek will retire in March 2023, and its board appointed Christopher D. Drees as successor.
ORBIS Corporation broke ground on an expansion of its Urbana, Ohio manufacturing plant, adding 30% more space and more presses and tools for reusable totes, bulk containers and pallets. The expansion targets completion in Q2 2023 and plans 40-50 additional jobs over three years.
US packaging manufacturer Orbis has completed the acquisition of custom solutions provider Response Packaging, which will operate as an Orbis brand.
Menasha Corporation acquired ARI Packaging of Alsip, Illinois, a contract packaging and fulfillment provider with five facilities in three states. The business will operate within Menasha Packaging Company.