Major Investment in U.S. Cardboard Recycling

Saica, a recycled paper and packaging company is expanding its U.S. operations with a $110 million investment in a new corrugated packaging plant in Anderson, Indiana. The facility, expected to begin operations in late 2026, will produce about 1.2 million square feet of corrugated packaging annually and feature manufacturing, production, and warehouse space.

This expansion aligns with the company’s broader strategy to grow in the U.S. market by providing high-performance packaging made from recycled materials. For small businesses focused on sustainability, this is a promising development, as increased domestic production of recycled packaging could mean more availability and potentially lower costs for eco-friendly packaging solutions.

A key feature of the new facility is its connection to a railroad line, which will help reduce transportation costs for raw materials. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. is supporting the project with tax credits and infrastructure incentives, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

This move follows the company’s first U.S. facility in Ohio and is part of a larger $800 million investment strategy in the U.S. cardboard recycling and packaging industry. With sustainability becoming a growing priority for businesses of all sizes, this expansion signals increasing opportunities for small businesses to integrate more recycled materials into their packaging strategies and lower their bottom line buy connecting with a cardboard broker like Greene Recycling for your cardboard bale pickup route.