Pregis opens new protective packaging manufacturing facility in Mexico

Pregis, a North American leader in protective packaging solutions, has expanded operations in Chihuahua, Mexico to serve a wide variety of industries including automotive, consumer electronics, agriculture, aerospace and fulfillment.

The facility features state-of-the-art equipment for the manufacture of Astro-Foam polyethylene sheet foam and PolyPlank closed-cell polyethylene plank foam.

Pregis also has a dedicated sales team to support the growing needs in Mexico for on-demand, high efficiency protective packaging equipment systems.

“Mexico is experiencing significant growth in the manufacturing and fulfillment sectors,” said Kevin Baudhuin, president and chief executive officer. “As a North American leader in providing protective packaging solutions, Pregis is in a unique position to supply the quality and inventory required to support these businesses. The facility’s location also makes it ideally-suited to supplement supply needs in the southern United States.”