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Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Reduction in environmental pollution and emissions as waste is reused
Material for insulation purposes
High durability
Easy to store and transport
Simple and low-cost technique
More than 14 communities and 128 families participated
1,725 eco-bricks were recollected
8,000 USD in vouchers for supermarkets were distributed to the families who participated – a huge relief in COVID times
110,350 m2 of waste was recycled
More than 110,350 m2 of constructions will be built
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
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Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
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Closed-loop economy for PET-based multilayer Green Deal-compliant
Further collaborations are planned to optimize the process harnessing water-based adhesive technology
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
The traceability of the recycled raw materials involved in the manufacture of the film and the management of plastic waste resulting from the production process.
The percentage content of recycled plastic incorporated into the film manufactured over a certain period of analysis, in accordance with the EN 15343 standard.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
Rationalising the use of energy and natural resources and act on the processes to optimise and reduce consumption.
Reducing waste production by increasing and promoting the recycling and recovery of materials whenever possible.
Guaranteeing that the materials and procedures used don’t present any risk to the health of workers and the environment.
Ensuring that the use of materials, resources and the incorporation of safe and innovative technologies promote environmental protection and minimise environmental impacts.
Training and involving employees in conscious and responsible action, given the importance of everyone in ensuring product safety and improving environmental performance.
Implementing good practices in order to comply with applicable legislation and other requirements that lead to environmental preservation.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Based on annual capacity
“Baseline report on plastic waste,” UNEP, 2020
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
Charlotte, NC February 24th, 2025 – Evertis, the world’s largest PET multilayer film supplier for the food industry, today 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.
“This is truly another important milestone on our journey to deliver our packaging to the doorsteps of our customers,” said Thomaz Gruber, Executive VP Operations of Evertis USA. “The asset addition to our global Group production footprint will enable us to offer shorter lead times, reduce supply chain risks, and better align with the increasing market demand for packaging solutions that prioritize circularity and environmental responsibility.”
Evertis is part of the IMG Group, a privately owned company with over 65 years in the polymers industry and a proven track record of leveraging their expertise and advanced technologies to deliver innovative solutions. This current announcement from the IMG Group follows a number of recent expansion and diversification strategies for the integrated Group. 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.
“As we expand in the US, our focus is on delivering packaging solutions that help our customers minimize their environmental footprint. With localized production, we can better support their goals for reducing life cycle impacts, while our innovative portfolio opens new opportunities for greater circularity in the packaging industry.” said Dan Kearny, Chief Business Officer of IMG Group.
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.
About Evertis
Evertis, present in the polymers industry since 1959 and pioneers in PET film extrusion, is a specialist in the production of barrier films for food packaging, and other packaging applications.
With a wide variety of tailor-made solutions in their portfolio, Evertis focuses on supplying films that ensure product safety whilst closing the loop. Evertis envisions a future with increased utilization of recycled content in their films, greater recyclability of their products and the lowest feasible carbon footprint.
Being a global business, with manufacturing sites in Portugal, Brazil, Italy and Mexico, Evertis is devoted to playing a role in society’s collective response to the global plastic waste challenge, through recycling education programs as well as jointly working across the value chain to create tangible solutions. Their mission is to develop future-fit packaging that meets the highest expectations of clients and end consumers in terms of food safety, functionality and circularity.
