E. Hofmann Packaging, a Canadian-based plastics packaging producer, officially broke ground on a new production facility in Madisonville.
The $43 million investment will be the company’s first U.S. operation.
164 New Jobs
The investment will include the construction of a 100,000-square-foot building, new equipment, machinery, automation and molds.
The new facility will allow the company to meet the needs of increased consumer demand and the company’s growing U.S. customer base.
The facility will become the company’s second production hub and, once complete, will create 164 new jobs.
“We are extremely blessed to have found such a welcoming town in Madisonville as the site for our U.S. expansion,” said E. Hofmann Plastics President and CEO Paul Kalia. “We appreciate the swift action taken by local and state authorities; their support has been invaluable as we embark on the largest project in our company’s history. We look forward to building lasting relationships in the public and private sectors while driving economic growth here in Madisonville.”
Food and Beverage Services
E. Hofmann Packaging USA LLC is a subsidiary of E. Hofmann Plastics Inc., which is based in Ontario, Canada.
Established in 1984, E. Hofmann Plastics more than 40 years of experience as a rigid plastic packaging producer.
“Our economic momentum is made possible by great companies continuing to choose Kentucky to grow and do business,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “This project not only brings a significant investment to the local economy of Hopkins County; it’s also creating 164 quality job opportunities for the talented workforce of the region. I am excited to celebrate E. Hofmann Packaging’s next step toward becoming operational in their new Kentucky home.”
The company began diversifying its services in the late 2000’s to include extrusion and thermoforming with a stronger emphasis on food customers.
Since 2010, the company has doubled in sales every five years, with the food and beverage industry representing over 50% of sales.
Construction on the Madisonville facility is expected to be completed in 2026.
For more information on E. Hofmann Plastics, visit hofmannplastics.com.
