Spanish company Saica Group has announced that it has begun to build its second Saica Pack plant in the U.S., a new corrugated manufacturing operation in Anderson, Indiana. With an investment of more than $110 million, Saica Group is one of the largest and most advanced European players in the development and production of recycled paper for corrugated packaging. Saica Pack is the Saica Group’s division dedicated to producing high-performance corrugated packaging solutions.
At a groundbreaking ceremony last week, the company celebrated the construction on its new state-of-the-art factory. Among the attendees were former State Senator Tim Lanane, representing the Mayor of Anderson; David J. Adams, Indiana Secretary of Commerce; and Rob Sparks, Executive Director of the Madison County Economic Development Corporation, among other regional representatives. Representatives from Saica, construction partners Miller Valentine Construction, CSX, and FM Global, as well as other key stakeholders and community leaders, were also present at the ceremony.
Susana Alejandro, President and CEO of Saica Group, said: “Saica is committed to stability and long-term growth in the U.S. This investment is proof that we are moving forward with our plans in the U.S. as we are convinced that we can provide products that will differentiate us in a crowded market.”
Factory operations are expected to begin in Q4 2026 with recruiting for management and technical positions beginning later this year. Within the first two years of operations, they anticipate creating more than 50 full-time jobs, potentially reaching over 100 full-time jobs once the plant is running at full capacity.
Designed with future growth in mind, the almost 350,000-square-foot facility will produce more than 1,200,000 MSF of corrugated packaging. Shipping of paper rolls will be reduced to the plant being connected to a railroad line. This site will also serve as a backup plant for Saica Pack in Hamilton, Ohio, to reinforce supply chain security. The site will include manufacturing, converting and production areas, along with a warehouse and office space. Being in Anderson, Saica expands its geographic reach in the Midwest, creating a stronger service platform for the future.
This investment follows a previous announcement on Saica´s growth plans, where the company is planning to invest around $800 million in the U.S. market over the next several years.
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