US-based packaging company ProAmpac has expanded its Food Board manufacturing operations at its Donegal campus in Ireland, with the addition of a purpose-built production area within the existing site.

The investment is intended to raise both output capacity and production accuracy at the Donegal facility, which supplies customers across the pet food, food-to-go and consumer packaged goods segments.  

Central to the expansion is the installation of a new guillotine cutting system, designed to deliver cleaner edges and more consistent board quality. 

The company said the enlarged operation also brings organisational changes, including the introduction of a dedicated customer service team and updated processes aimed at improving efficiency and shortening lead times.  

Food Board manufactured at the site is now offered in weights ranging from 190gsm to 800gsm. 

ProAmpac’s Food Board materials are used across a range of food applications, including seafood, poultry, meat and confectionery.  

End uses include fish and poultry portions, fresh and cured meat cuts and cakes, primarily for chilled and prepared food products. 

The increased capability is designed to sit alongside the site’s existing manufacture of printed and unprinted vacuum pouches, allowing combined supply for products such as smoked salmon and other refrigerated foods. 

ProAmpac Ireland & DACH operations director John McDermott said: “The expansion of our Food Board manufacturing within Donegal reflects our ongoing investment in quality, service, and innovation.  

“By enhancing our capabilities at this site, we’re better positioned to support customers with increased speed, precision, and reliability.” 

Earlier this month, ProAmpac agreed to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging (TCP) from Canada-based TC Transcontinental (Transcontinental) for $1.51bn.  

The deal will be finalised in the first quarter of 2026, contingent on shareholder approval, regulatory clearances and other standard conditions.