The Swiss multinational company SIG, specializing in aseptic packaging systems and solutions, has unveiled plans to invest €8.4 million (R$49 million) in the expansion of its carton packaging facility located in the city of Campo Largo within the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba. Aseptic carton packaging, composed of layers of paper, polyethylene, and a 5 per cent component of aluminium foil, serves as a protective shield against light and oxygen for the packaging.
With the completion of its fifth expansion, the facility has significantly increased its annual production capacity to 5.2 billion units, a remarkable leap from its initial capacity of just 1 billion packages back in 2011. Staffed by approximately five hundred employees, this facility operates 24/7, ensuring continuous supply to the Brazilian market and various South American countries.
The Brazilian operation of SIG plays a pivotal role in the company's global growth strategy. Brazil stands out as one of the primary consumer markets for carton packaging and ranks as the third-largest consumer of UHT milk worldwide.
This expansion bolsters the company's ability to cater to the South American market and underscores its commitment to diversify its offerings. SIG is now better equipped to serve the food service sector and explore new consumption opportunities within and beyond households.
Ricardo Rodriguez, the President and General Manager of the Americas at SIG, said, “Over these twelve years, we have built a success story. The company has been growing and achieving record production. We expect to continue on this path and contribute to a sustainable environment by manufacturing our products. I believe this is a good moment for the company and the market."
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