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The Little Rock facility manufactures Pure-Pak cartons for liquid dairy products, juices, plant-based drinks and liquid eggs. Credit: Daniel L. Locke \/ Shutterstock.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The additional line is budgeted at $30m and is being introduced in response to customer demand.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

In September 2024, the company announced plans to add a second production line<\/a> at the plant. This line will be completely operational in 2026.<\/p>\n

The announcement of the plant\u2019s expansion was made during Elopak\u2019s quarterly results presentation.<\/p>\n

For the third quarter of 2025, Elopak recorded earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of \u20ac49.1m ($57.2m), representing a 17% margin. This is the company\u2019s highest\u00a0quarterly EBITDA to date.<\/p>\n

Organic revenue for the quarter rose 1.2% year\u2011on\u2011year (YoY) to \u20ac289.7m, with the Americas performing strongly: sales in the region grew 18% year\u2011on\u2011year on a constant currency basis.<\/p>\n

The Little Rock plant has now reported its first profitable quarter.<\/p>\n

The group\u2019s improved cash flow reduced net debt by \u20ac34m during the quarter.<\/p>\n

Elopak CEO Thomas K\u00f6rmendi stated: \u201cThe 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\u2019 needs.\u201d<\/p>\n

In May 2025, Elopak introduced a new paperboard product<\/a>, Natural White Board, for fresh liquids intended for chilled distribution systems.<\/p>\n

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\u2011Pak cartons worldwide.<\/p>\n

Earlier in the year, the company invested in<\/a> Blue Ocean Closures, a Swedish manufacturer of fibre\u2011based closures for packaging applications.<\/p>\n

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