As part of its overall commitment to support its customers’ increasing demand for paper-based packaging, Huhtamaki, a global advanced manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, has recently inaugurated the extension to its existing manufacturing site in Nules. The extension, which will commence production in January 2023 represents a 20-million-euro investment and will double the site’s capacity.
This latest investment reflects the growing demand from for renewable and recyclable paper-based packaging to substitute rigid plastics. The Nules factory is a Huhtamaki global center of excellence, developing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions for its customers across Europe.
The extension of 12,500 m2 and has been built to the globally recognized BREEAM1 (the world's longest established method of assessing, rating, and certifying the sustainability of buildings) sustainability standards. This is in line with Huhtamaki’s 2030 Sustainability Ambitions, including the use of 100% renewable electricity, which is on track with a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement covering approximately 80% of Huhtamaki’s current electricity usage in Europe signed in December 2021. Thanks to the installation of an advanced HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system with air quality, temperature and humidity control, the plant also meets high thermal comfort standards for its employees.
Charles Héaulmé, President and CEO of Huhtamaki said:
Our investment in this new advanced manufacturing capacity, adjacent to our existing Center of Excellence in Nules, confirms our commitment to working with our customers - both current and new - to deliver sustainable paper-based packaging solutions. We have worked hard to ensure the extended facility is itself sustainable in line with highest BREEAM sustainability standards.
