Packaging giant Amcor has received cleanroom certification for its thermoforming plant in Carolina, Puerto Rico, US.

The approval adds the site to its cleanroom thermoforming footprint and supports the supply of sterile packaging for medical and pharmaceutical clients.

It said the certification reflects the facility’s alignment with requirements covering safety, compliance and quality in healthcare packaging production.

Amcor North America flexibles healthcare vice-president Art Castro said: “The investment in our thermoforming facility in Puerto Rico underscores Amcor’s commitment to quality, service and supply chain security for our global healthcare customers.

“By expanding our global capacity and strengthening our network, we’re empowering our customers to grow with confidence and meet industry demands.

“We’re proud to serve as a trusted partner for our healthcare customers, helping them deliver safe, high-performance products that support their growth today and into the future.”

Amcor makes packaging and dispensing products for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness markets, using materials across flexible and rigid packaging, cartons and closures.

The group employs more than 75,000 people and reports annualised sales of $23bn from over 400 sites in more than 40 countries.

Meanwhile, the BBC recently reported on expanding strike action at Amcor’s Cramlington plant in Northumberland, UK.

Unite members at the medicines packaging site had been taking strike action each Monday from 18 May. From 8 June, the stoppages are due to extend to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday each week.

In a statement to Packaging Gateway, an Amcor spokesperson said: “The safety, security and well-being of our colleagues remain our top priority. We respect freedom of expression and the right to peaceful, non-violent demonstration, and we continue to welcome constructive dialogue with trade union representatives.”