Dhahran, Saudi Arabia-based Gulf Packaging Industries Co., a manufacturer of BOPP, CPP, and metallized films, has signed contracts for a significant expansion for its BOPP-film production capacity and to support growing demand from customers worldwide.

As part of this expansion, GulfPack will install two new state-of-the-art, 10.4-meter-wide BOPP-film production lines at a new facility, increasing its BOPP-film capacity from 183,000 tons/yr (TPA) to approximately 318,000 TPA. The new lines are scheduled to go on line in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

“This expansion is a testament to GulfPack’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer service. We have received an overwhelming response to our recent expansions in 2023-24, and with our customer base growing rapidly, demand for our high-performance films continues to surge across the globe. Today, we export to over 75 countries, and these new investments will allow us to enhance our supply capabilities, strengthen partnerships, and support our customers in achieving their growth ambitions. With cutting-edge technology and an unwavering focus on developing mono-material sustainable solutions, we are driving the future of flexible packaging,” says Naif AlAnsari, CEO-GulfPack.

As a forward-thinking manufacturer, GulfPack is committed to driving sustainable innovation. These investments reinforce our commitment to developing solutions that support recyclable mono-material structures while reducing the environmental footprint of flexible packaging, the company says in a press release.