DEERFIELD, Ill., Jan. 31,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR,
ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing
responsible packaging solutions, today announced a significant
expansion of its North American thermoforming capabilities for the
healthcare market.
The addition of automated, state-of-the art thermoforming
equipment at Amcor's world-class healthcare manufacturing plant in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin will support
increasing demand from customers in the medical, pharmaceutical,
and consumer health sectors. The additional capacity will provide
an efficient option for companies looking to partner with Amcor to
support their growth ambitions.
The expansion also will allow customers to source thermoforms
and companion die-cut lids from a single location, helping
streamline product manufacturing and distribution.
"We're excited to offer our healthcare customers a critical
supply solution by scaling up our manufacturing capabilities," said
Art Castro, vice president and
general manager of Amcor Flexibles North America Healthcare. "As
demand grows, this strategic investment underscores Amcor's
commitment to being a true growth partner in anticipating and
meeting our customers' unique thermoforming needs."
The expansion enhances Amcor's global thermoforming capabilities
for a variety of industries. Dedicated healthcare plants include
the company's Sligo, Ireland
facility, and plants in Mankato,
Minnesota and Carolina, Puerto
Rico.
In Oshkosh, the new equipment –
expected to be operational as early as December of this year – will
be located in the Class 7 cleanroom at the plant, which operates
under the ISO13485 quality system.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in
developing and producing responsible packaging solutions across a
variety of materials for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical,
home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with
leading companies around the world to protect their products,
differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of
flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures, and
services. The company is focused on making packaging that is
increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made
using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal year
2023, around 41,000 Amcor people generated US$14.7 billion in annual sales from operations
that span 218 locations in 41 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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