Kansas City, Missouri-based ARCO National Construction recently broke ground on a new 297,440-square-foot production plant for Elopak, a global supplier of carton packaging and filling equipment, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
The facility will be Elopak’s first U.S. production plant. More than 100 permanent jobs will be created in the region for engineers, printers, operators, logistics specialists, and other support groups.
The facility will feature the latest state-of-the-art technology for better and more efficient production and will produce the company’s Pure-Pak® cartons, a complete and flexible packaging system for liquid dairy, juices, plant-based products, and liquid eggs. Elopak strategically chose Little Rock, Arkansas, for the location’s access to green energy, suppliers, and road and train transportation.
Facility features will include a 205,267 SF production area, an 11,219 SF mezzanine, a 24,534 SF office, six dock positions, and tilt-up construction. Elopak expects to be operational within the facility in early 2025.
