ARCO National Construction recently broke ground on a new 297,440 SF production plant for Elopak, a leading global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, in Little Rock, Arkansas. The facility will be Elopak’s first U.S. production plant. More than 100 permanent jobs will be created in the region for engineers, printers, operators, logistics specialists, and other support groups. 

The facility will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology for better and more efficient production and will produce the company’s Pure-Pak® cartons, a complete and flexible packaging system for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products, and liquid eggs. Elopak strategically chose Little Rock, Arkansas, for the location’s access to green energy, suppliers, and road and train transportation. 

“This is our first converting plant in the U.S. and a landmark investment for our company,” says Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi. “North America is a key building block for our future growth, and we are very excited to expand our presence in the region. I would like to thank all parties involved for enabling the next step in our North American growth journey.”

“ARCO is thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with Elopak on this project and the expansion of their business in the U.S.,” says Sam Stahnke, Vice President of ARCO National Construction. “We are proud to provide design-build services for this project and look forward to its successful completion.”

Facility features will include a 205,267 SF production area, an 11,219 SF mezzanine, a 24,534 SF office, six dock positions, and tilt-up construction. Elopak expects to be operational within the facility in early 2025.