Van Genechten Packaging Group has revealed a €10m ($11.2m) expansion initiative at its VG Kvadra Pak facility in Latvia.

This project is aimed at enhancing the company’s position as a significant packaging partner for the Baltic and Nordic regions.

The expansion will encompass construction, automation, and sustainability improvements.

These upgrades are intended to considerably increase production capacity and foster long-term development by creating new employment opportunities in Riga.

This decision is a response to the growing demand for eco-friendly folding carton packaging throughout the Baltic and Nordic markets.

Van Genechten Packaging plans to complete the expansion by the first quarter (Q1) of 2026.

The new facility is expected to be operational shortly thereafter, providing immediate advantages for clients in the premium packaging industry, primarily in the confectionery and beauty and cosmetics segments.

Van Genechten Packaging Group CEO Frank Ohle said: “To grow our premium packaging business in Europe, we are reinforcing our market position with this investment to support customers in Eastern and Western Europe.

“This expansion extends our footprint in the Nordics and Baltics while adding to our strong premium network in Eastern Europe, together with the two sites of DOT2DOT in Gdansk and Warsaw.”

The opening ceremony of the expanded facility is expected to occur in Q2 2026.

VG Kvadra Pak general director Roberts Vasilevskis said: “This is a landmark project for the region and the result of strong collaboration between industry leaders in Latvia.

“We're proud to be building not just a facility, but also creating high-value opportunities for the local economy. It’s a historical milestone for our company and the wider community we serve.”