As U.S.-based CPG brands and packaging companies expand manufacturing in Tijuana and Mexicali, Mexico, they seek a local packaging partner, and Transparent Container set a plan in motion to expand to the area. When Rohrer acquired Transparent Container in October, 2018, it jump-started Rohrer’s manufacturing expansion to Mexico.
Two key Rohrer personnel have been working on this project since its inception: Steve Fifer, VP of Operations, and Bart Casper, director of research and development. Fifer was an early leader of the project; he provides executive leadership for all of Rohrer’s thermoforming facilities. Casper has a hands-on project management role with the new Tijuana facility.