Grand Rapids, Mich. – UFP Industries (NASDAQ: UFPI) today announced its packaging segment will be making a strategic expansion into the western United States with a new corrugated facility.

This is the third corrugated facility for UFP Packaging’s protective packaging business unit and second announced within the last 12 months. The newly announced facility will further expand the company’s ability to serve e-commerce and retail customers around the country.

“We continue to build on our commitment to innovative solutions that meet our customers’ individual and evolving needs,” said Nick Hoffman, Vice President of UFP Protective Packaging.

“The technology implemented at this facility and our Jeffersonville operation reinforce UFP Packaging’s position as an emerging leader in corrugated solutions,” said UFP Packaging President Scott Worthington.

Like its sister operation in Jeffersonville, Ind., the new facility is planned to blend a strong stock box presence and custom corrugated offerings & will include the following capabilities:

  • Color Printers: Dual-sided printing and precision die cutting in one pass
  • Flexo Folder Gluers: High-speed machines
  • Flatbed Die Cutter: Handles large-format boxes
  • Rotary Die Cutter: Four-color die cutter with automated box separation

About UFP Packaging

UFP Packaging is a leading North American provider of industrial packaging solutions and the largest producer of wooden pallets and crates in the United States. With expertise in metal fabrication, corrugated conversion and labeling, UFP Packaging offers a full range of packaging services, positioning itself as a comprehensive provider.

About UFP Industries, Inc. 

UFP Industries, Inc. is a holding company whose operating subsidiaries—UFP Packaging, UFP Construction and UFP Retail Solutions—manufacture, distribute and sell a wide variety of value-added products used in residential and commercial construction, packaging and other industrial applications worldwide. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UFP Industries is ranked #493 on the Fortune 500 and #128 on Industry Week’s list of America’s Largest Manufacturers. For more information about UFP Industries, visit www.ufpi.com.

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