Elopak is investing a further 30 million US dollars in the expansion of its new plant in Little Rock, Arkansas, which has achieved a positive quarterly result for the first time. The Norwegian packaging manufacturer made the announcement as part of its Q3 2025 report.
According to Elopak, the plant, which only recently started production, is developing faster than expected into a growth driver in the US business. The third production line, originally planned for 2027, will now be installed in 2026. It will expand the format portfolio - including smaller Pure Pak sizes for school milk and fresh dairy products.
The expansion is Elopak's response to the high demand for sustainable cartonboard packaging in North America. In the third quarter, sales in the Americas region rose by 18 % on a constant currency basis, while EBITDA climbed to EUR 21.3 million. The US plant made a decisive contribution to the Group's record EBITDA of EUR 49.1 million.
Elopak describes Little Rock as a „strategic platform for further growth in the USA“. In addition to higher production volumes, the report also envisages additional jobs and closer customer ties.
Despite a slight decline in consolidated sales to EUR 289.6 million, the EBITDA margin improved to 17 %, while debt decreased, according to the statement. The company confirms its annual targets and continues to expect organic sales growth of 4-6 %.
Source: Elopak
