The company continues its foodservice expansion.
Huhtamaki (www.huhtamaki.com)
has acquired the business and
assets of Ample Industries, Inc. (www.ampleindustries.com), a privately held manufacturer of
folding paperboard cartons for the foodservice industry.
Ample Industries, Inc. employs
approximately 230 people in its Franklin, OH plant and adds to Huhtamaki North
America a new product technology, a talented workforce and additional
manufacturing presence in the Midwest.
“Ample Industries’ nested trays,
fry cartons and clamshells further expand Huhtamaki’s product portfolio of
tableware, cups, containers, carriers, and serviceware,” says Clay Dunn,
president, Huhtamaki North America.
“We’re excited to join
Huhtamaki,” says Bob Fairchild, president of Ample Industries, Inc. “Our
state-of-the-art N-line machinery and high quality foodservice cartons now have
the backing of a global company with a broad product range, strong management
and financial stability. Today is a good day for our customers and employees.”
