“We’re excited to join Huhtamaki,” said Ample Industries President Bob Fairchild in a prepared statement, “Our state-of-the-art N-line machinery and high quality foodservice cartons now have the backing of a global company with a broad product range, strong management and financial stability.”
By adding Ample Industries, Huhtamaki North America gets a new product technology, a talented workforce and additional manufacturing presence in the Midwest.
“Ample Industries’ nested trays, fry cartons and clamshells further expand Huhtamaki’s product portfolio of tableware, cups, containers, carriers, and serviceware,” said Huhtamaki North America President Clay Dunn in the prepared statement.
Huhtamaki also announced plans to expand capacity in the paper drink cup and pressed paperboard plate businesses for foodservice and retail customers in North America.