Spanish sustainable packaging solutions provider Saica Group is constructing a new corrugated board manufacturing plant in Anderson, in the US state of Indiana.
The facility will form part of Saica Pack, the group’s corrugated packaging division.
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The project was announced in March 2025, and construction officially began with a ground-breaking ceremony in October 2025.
The development represents an investment of more than $110m and is part of the company’s broader $800m investment plan in the US.
Operations at the new facility are expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Initially, the plant will employ 50 full-time staff, with the potential to expand to more than 100 positions as production increases over time.
Saica Pack’s corrugated packaging manufacturing facility details
Saica Pack will develop a 350,000ft² facility designed to produce more than 1,200,000 million ft² (110 million m²) of corrugated packaging.
The complex will include manufacturing, converting and production zones, together with warehousing and office areas.
To enhance operational efficiency, the facility will incorporate an automated intralogistics system to manage production, storage and distribution flows.
The site is connected to a rail line, which will facilitate the unloading and shipping of paper rolls, helping to reduce transportation costs.
The new plant will expand Saica’s service coverage in the Midwest and strengthen its regional platform.
It will also serve as a backup to the Saica Pack facility in Hamilton, Ohio, bolstering supply chain resilience.
Details of grants and credits
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has agreed to allocate up to $2m equivalent in performance-tied tax credits and up to $150,000 for workforce training to Saica Group.
Additional support includes up to $300,000 from the Industrial Development Grant Fund to facilitate infrastructure works at the new facility.
These tax incentives are contingent on the company meeting hiring requirements for local employees.
Saica Pack product offerings
Saica Pack provides corrugated packaging solutions for sectors including fast-moving consumer goods, spirits, manufacturing, distribution, e-commerce and fresh produce. The range comprises Saica Seal, Saica Skin, Lock Flap and Saica Connect.
Saica Seal is a corrugated tray fitted with a flexible lid, intended for use with fruit and vegetables. The configuration enhances structural strength, permits customised printing and is fully recyclable.
Saica Skin is developed for chilled food items, such as meat, fish, and ready meals, that require modified-atmosphere packaging. It consists of a tray made from 100% recycled corrugated board together with two flexible plastic elements that impart rigidity and allow direct food contact.
Lock Flap is a basket-style format produced from fully recycled, recyclable corrugated board. Its construction supports stacking, permits contact with dry foodstuffs, improves product visibility and facilitates handling and storage.
Saica Connect is an exclusive digital platform for Saica Pack customers, offering an efficient, easy-to-use application that gives users anytime, anywhere access to all their account and order information.
Contractors involved
Saica has partnered with several construction contractors, including Miller Valentine Construction, CSX, and FM Global, to develop its new corrugated packaging manufacturing facility.
Warak has been selected to build the plant’s vertical warehouse.
Marketing commentary on Saica Group
Saica Group was established in 1943 and operates as a family-owned multinational concentrating on paper and packaging activities that support circular waste handling.
The company employs more than 12,000 people and maintains sites across France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Türkiye, the UK and the US.
Saica Group operates through four distinct business lines: Saica Paper, Saica Natur, Saica Pack and Saica Flex.
Saica Paper focuses on the production of recycled paper for corrugated board. Saica Natur specialises in waste management and environmental services, while Saica Pack manufactures corrugated packaging. Saica Flex is a provider of flexible packaging solutions.
Saica Group reported revenue of $3.963bn for the year ending 31 December 2024.