International Sustainable Packaging Manufacturer Investing $37 Million to Open First U.S. Facility in Northwest Ohio

Company Name: Intraplás Packaging Solutions, Inc.

Location: Van Wert

Site Region: Northwest

Country of Origin:

• Country: Portugal
• Region: Europe

Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

Company Profile: Intraplás, Inc. is a leading manufacturer specializing in sustainable packaging for a variety of customers, mainly within the food packaging industry. Sustainability and cutting edge technology is a focus of this Portuguese based company.

Company Website: https://www.intraplas-packaging.com/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: New Location

Jobs:

• Jobs committed: 54
• Jobs retained: 0

Capital Investment: $37,205,105

Timetable: The company expects to begin operations in July 2025. 

Testimonial:

"This is a transformative moment in Intraplás' history and reflects our vision of becoming a true global player in the packaging sector. The new facility in the United States positions us strategically, bringing us closer to our international customers while enabling us to offer North American clients our innovation, service quality, and commitment to sustainability."

– Duarte Faria, Intraplás CEO

Why Ohio?

Intraplás leaders praised the region’s workforce as a contributing factor to its decision to locate in Van Wert County, as well as its competitive operational costs, proximity to its customer base, and transportation infrastructure, including rail and road access. The Intraplás CEO also recognized the availability of the Van Wert spec building, which offered the infrastructure and readiness needed for seamless project implementation.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, Regional Growth Partnership, Ohio Department of Development, City of Van Wert, Van Wert Area Economic Development