Ink and coatings manufacturer Siegwerk is increasing investment in its operations in the United States and Canada, with projects focused on production capacity, operational efficiency and sustainable infrastructure.
The investments form part of the company’s Formula 2030 strategic agenda, which includes the modernisation and expansion of its global production network. The company said the latest projects are intended to strengthen its regional capabilities and support future customer growth.
“Formula 2030 is about translating our global strategic direction into concrete regional initiatives that create value for our customers and strengthen our business over the long term,” said Christopher van Laack, president Americas and group executive member at Siegwerk. “By further expanding our regional production network and technology capabilities, we are creating an even more resilient supply base for our customers across the United States and Canada.”
At Siegwerk’s Des Moines, Iowa, site, projects are underway to increase capacity and improve operational efficiency. These include modernising milling and blending equipment and introducing new white and colour production systems.
The new systems will enable inline batch production, which Siegwerk said will increase operational flexibility and support its ability to respond to changing customer requirements.
The company also broke ground on a new warehouse at the Des Moines site in early June. The facility will add storage capacity, primarily for the site’s solvent-based operations, while providing additional flexibility for future expansion.
“With these investments, we strengthen our ability to deliver the quality, reliability and responsiveness our customers expect,” said Jarred Carter, business unit head for flexible packaging CUSA at Siegwerk. “At the same time, the new assets not only increase our operational flexibility today, but also provide the capacity needed to support our customers’ growth in the future.”
At Siegwerk’s Morganton site in North Carolina, the company is adding water-based and UV-based inkjet production capabilities, with completion scheduled for 2026. The investment will expand the site’s capabilities in inkjet technology, while new milling and blending equipment will further develop its Narrow Web portfolio in the region.
The Morganton facility will also install solar panels funded through Siegwerk’s Green Fund. The company said the panels will allow the site to partially power its operations with renewable energy and supply electricity to the local grid.
Further facility and IT upgrades are planned at Morganton to support operational efficiency and customer service.
“Our customers expect solutions that combine performance, efficiency and a credible sustainability perspective,” said Todd Blumsack, business head for narrow web CUSA at Siegwerk. “The investments in Morganton reflect exactly that balance.”
