Packaging Manufacturer Building New Facility In Shelton

SHELTON, CT — An international company that creates "environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains," is building a new facility in Shelton, Gov. Ned Lamont announced Thursday.

Ranpak Holdings Corp., which has its global headquarters in the Cleveland, Ohio, area, is building an 80,000 square foot innovation and automation center at 57 Waterview Drive in Shelton, where the company expects to initially employ 35 workers. By 2024, the facility expects to increase its headcount 80 to 100 workers.

"Ranpak wanted a skilled workforce and a location that fuels innovation and next generation thinking," Lamont said in a statement. "They found everything they needed right here in Connecticut. Connecticut is one of America's great manufacturing states and we are glad to welcome Ranpak to our advanced manufacturing community."

Ranpak's mixed-use innovation center will serve many purposes; it will be a showroom for the company's automation and robotics product offerings; an innovation center for research and development in automation and AI applications; and approximately 50,000 square feet of dedicated manufacturing and assembly space.

Construction of the new building is expected to be complete by the fourth quarter of 2022.

"Ranpak is thrilled to invest in our growth in end-of-line automation and robotics solutions at our new center in Shelton, Connecticut," said Ranpak chairman and CEO Omar Asali. "We are committed to building state-of-the-art technologies to advance Ranpak's mission to deliver automated and sustainable packaging solutions. Our Connecticut facility will be an ideal location to develop and scale new innovations to drive our mission forward. We look forward to bringing high-quality jobs to Fairfield County, and thank Governor Lamont and his administration for welcoming us as new members of the community."

In addition to Cleveland, Ranpak employs over 850 people around the world, including the Netherlands, Czech Republic, Singapore and multiple locations across the United States. Earlier this year, Fast Company magazine recognized Ranpak as one of "the ten most innovative logistics companies of 2021" for its eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Added David Lehman, commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, "Ranpak is going to make a great addition to Connecticut's manufacturing ecosystem. Their commitment to innovation and sustainability fits well into the business ethos of our state."

"Ranpak’s decision to locate their new facility in Connecticut underscores what we know to be true – our talent, our location, and our culture of innovation are powerful assets for companies looking to be best-in-class in their industries," said Peter Denious, president and CEO of AdvanceCT.