Global packaging company Elopak is set to add a third production line to its plant in Little Rock, Arkansas in response to demand for the company’s sustainable Pure-Pak® cartons.
Announcing the news at Elopak’s quarterly results presentation, CEO Thomas Körmendi said:
“This is a significant achievement. Just four months after we officially opened in Little Rock, we are already in the process of adding two new production lines. This is a testament to the quality of our low-carbon, sustainable Pure-Pak® cartons, which are resonating with brands and consumer alike.
I’d like to thank all our colleagues at Little Rock and our Americas team for their hard work, dedication, and incredible levels of effort, which are clearly paying off.”
The new line will cost USD 30 million to bring online and will produce a mix of smaller Pure-Pak® cartons, including school milk cartons, to better serve the needs of Elopak’s customers and grow with them.
In April of this year, Elopak opened its Arkansas plant with production capacity selling out before a single carton had left the factory floor. In September 2024, the company announced it was investing in a second production line ahead of schedule to compensate for higher-than-expected demand. Production on this line is predicted to start in 2026.
Elopak’s first-ever U.S. production plant represents a total investment of USD 128 million. It employs around 100 people and produces Pure-Pak® cartons for dairy, juice, plant-based drinks, and liquid eggs.
Expanding the company’s footprint in North America is a major part of Elopak’s ‘Repackaging tomorrow’ strategy, which seeks to double revenue to EUR 2 billion by 2030.
Elopak reported its highest quarterly EBITDA to date of EUR 49.1 million for the third quarter of 2025, corresponding to a margin of 17.0%. Organic revenue grew by 1.2% year-over-year to EUR 289.7 million, driven by continued momentum in the Americas, with sales growth of 18% year-over-year on a constant currency basis. The U.S. plant in Little Rock delivered its first profitable quarter, marking a key milestone in Elopak’s strategic expansion.