A company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is expanding its international operations with a $100 million investment in a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Edison, New Jersey.
Hotpack Packaging Industry LLC’s 70,000-square-foot plant will create about 200 jobs over five years in its first phase of operation, according to a news release from the Office of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
Founded in 1995, Hotpack makes and supplies food packaging products and operates in 17 countries. It has more than 4,200 workers.
“This project marks Hotpack’s first production base in North America, reflecting its commitment to delivering tailored packaging solutions and strengthening supply chains to meet the evolving needs of its growing customer base in the United States, in alignment with the company’s 2030 vision for international growth,” according to the news release.
The plant will focus on cups, containers, and clamshells made from plastic and paper and will add more jobs over time.
“The New Jersey expansion is the latest in a series of investments we have made to scale our international footprint,” said Abdul Jebbar PB, group CEO and managing director of Hotpack, in a statement.
“As part of our strategic international expansions, we have made significant investments in different countries, which include an investment in 2022 for a biodegradable packaging facility in Malaysia.”