Norway-based packaging manufacturer Elopak plans to invest $30 million in a third production line at its Little Rock Port facility.
The expansion comes about a year sooner than the company originally planned, due in part to long-term commitments from customers. Elopak said the new production line will support a broader product portfolio, including a mix of smaller formats for its Pure-Pak cartons, which are used for milk and other dairy products.
Elopak announced the expansion with its third-quarter financial results. “The investment is a reaffirmation of our strategic priority to realize global growth and become the leading partner for high-quality, fiber-based packaging solutions in the Americas,” Elopak CEO Thomas Körmendi said.
Elopak started production at the 300,000-SF facility in April 2025.
The third quarter was the first profitable quarter for the facility, which continues to ramp up production. Elopak said customer onboarding has improved but it is still “taking more time than originally anticipated.”
Elopak is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in Norway. The company currently has three production sites in North America, located in Canada, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
Globally, the company employs 2,850 people and sells more than 16 billion cartons annually in 70 countries.
Elopak reported net income of €18.1 million, or $21.1 million, for the third quarter, up 19.1% from a year ago. The company posted €289.7 million in revenue, or about $337.7 million, amounting to a 1.1% year-over-year decline.
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