Company: Printpack Inc.
Location: Rhinelander
Founded in: 1956
What they do: Manufacturer of flexible packaging, specialty rigid containers, labels and medical packaging.
How they’re growing: Printpack Inc.’s operations span the globe, with 28 manufacturing facilities worldwide and 2011 sales topping $1.4 billion. Printpack’s Rhinelander plant employs 138 associates and packages confectionary products for some of the world’s largest candy manufacturers. Due to significant growth in the use of flexible packaging, the company looked to expand its operations in Rhinelander and built a new $72 million facility. The state, through the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, is providing Printpack a $1.7 million loan and $300,000 in tax credits for capital investment.
What they’re saying: “What we’ve learned is that workforce is key to a successful operation, and we’re expanding operations in Rhinelander because of our experience with our associates at our existing plant there.” – Terrance Harper, company’s vice president of technology and support
