Evertis to invest $100 million in a new film production plant in the US

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Evertis, a large PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, unveiled plans to build a new leading edge production plant in Columbia, SC. With a total investment of US $100 million, the new facility is scheduled to be operational in Q2 2026, with its first commercial sales to customers anticipated later that year.

The initial phase of the expansion will add 30,000 tons of new capacity to the North American packaging market and is projected to create more than 100 full-time jobs in the region whilst contributing to the US economy and economic growth. This strategic move will also generate significant benefits across the local value chain, with further expansion planned. In Q2 2028, a second phase will increase production capacity by an additional 30,000 tons, raising the total capacity to 60,000 tons.

Evertis has been serving the United States market since 2000, initially supplying from its plants in Mexico and Brazil. The decision to expand with a new production plant in the US reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening its local presence and ensuring more reliable, efficient supply to meet the growing demand in North America.

Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry.  During 2024 the Group has seen existing asset expansion within its copolyester producing business, Selenis, at their plant in Fayetteville, NC, and the launch of the Evercare® and Selcare® brands to provide packaging solutions for the healthcare industry.

Evertis’ sees the US as a global hub for some of the most influential brand owners in the world, getting closer to these brands means it strengthens and scales its ability to directly collaborate with key industry leaders and drive sustainable packaging solutions at a global scale.