Norway-based global packaging company Elopak is set to expand capacity at its carton converting plant in Little Rock in the US state of Arkansas by adding a third production line.
The additional line is budgeted at $30m and is being introduced in response to customer demand.
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The Little Rock facility opened in April 2025 and manufactures Pure-Pak cartons for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based drinks and liquid eggs.
Elopak first revealed plans to establish a US production plant in June 2023, with construction commencing in March 2024 and completing in just under a year.
In September 2024, the company announced plans to add a second production line at the plant. This line will be completely operational in 2026.
The announcement of the plant’s expansion was made during Elopak’s quarterly results presentation.
For the third quarter of 2025, Elopak recorded earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of €49.1m ($57.2m), representing a 17% margin. This is the company’s highest quarterly EBITDA to date.
Organic revenue for the quarter rose 1.2% year‑on‑year (YoY) to €289.7m, with the Americas performing strongly: sales in the region grew 18% year‑on‑year on a constant currency basis.
The Little Rock plant has now reported its first profitable quarter.
The group’s improved cash flow reduced net debt by €34m during the quarter.
Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi stated: “The profitability milestone in Little Rock and the decision to invest in a third production line reflects our confidence in the Americas and our commitment to long-term partnerships and to sustainable, high-quality packaging solutions that meet our customers’ needs.”
In May 2025, Elopak introduced a new paperboard product, Natural White Board, for fresh liquids intended for chilled distribution systems.
Developed in collaboration with Stora Enso, the board can reduce the carbon footprint of packaging by up to 14% compared with standard board cartons and will be offered across Pure‑Pak cartons worldwide.
Earlier in the year, the company invested in Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish manufacturer of fibre‑based closures for packaging applications.
