RPC Group has invested more than 10 million US dollars to expand its manufacturing facility in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, USA.

The RPC Bramlage-Wiko USA plant has seen a near doubling in size of the production area to around 120,000 sq ft. (11.150 sqm). As well as providing for the growth of existing and new business, the new facility will enable the site to introduce In-Mould Labelling (IML) to its technology portfolio.

RPC Group Chief Executive Pim Vervaat (centre) officially opened the expanded US manufacturing facility in Morgantown

Established in 2005, the Morgantown factory now employs approximately 120 people, offering injection moulding and thermoforming of packs as well as assembly. Major markets served include beverages and coffee systems, cosmetics and food.

In addition to the investment at Morgantown, RPC’s is also planning to further develop its other US businesses which currently include a manufacturing facility for M&H Plastics in Winchester, Virginia and a sales office for RPC Superfos in Cumberland, Maryland.

The $10+ million investment at RPC Bramlage-Wiko USA has seen a near doubling in size of the production area

A key focus of our Vision 2020 strategy is to achieve a meaningful presence outside Europe, and supporting and further developing our North American operations is an important part of this,” says RPC Chief Executive Pim Vervaat. “Morgantown has played a crucial role in our success to date in this market and this additional capacity will further enhance the level of localised support that we can offer our customers in the region.