American Packaging to build new manufacturing plant in Cedar City

American Packaging Corp. (APC) has announced that it will open a new 275,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Cedar City. The new operation will add over 135 high-paying jobs to Iron County, the Columbus, Wisconsin, company said.

APC purchased the land in October 2021 and broke ground earlier this year. The new facility is expected to open and be fully operational in June 2023 and will include flexographic printing presses, laminating, preformed pouching and finishing equipment. APC will hire 75 new APC team members as part of Phase One, with career opportunities in manufacturing, production, engineering and administration.{mprestriction ids="1,3"}

APC said various options were considered for the new facility during the site selection process for APC’s first location in the western United States. Cedar City was selected because of its strategic logistical location for both trucking and rail, providing excellent access to raw materials, as well as shipping to current and future customers.

“This is a great opportunity for APC to continue our growth strategy in current and new markets and attract new business opportunities,” APC President Jeff Koch said. “It’s an exciting time for APC and for our employees as we expand and diversify our customer base, which in return allows us to reinvest in all of our facilities nationwide.”

“In addition to attracting new business opportunities, the Cedar City location will further enhance APC’s support to our current customers with operations in the western half of the U.S. by providing a production option closer to our customers’ operations with shorter delivery requirements,” said Ray Graham, APC executive vice president and chief operating officer.

The $100 million project in Cedar City is the first of three planned phases, said APC. The company will begin recruitment and hiring for the new facility this year.{/mprestriction}