Visy’s new corrugated packaging facility in Truganina, Australia was officially opened on 9th April by the Hon Daniel Andrews MP, Premier of Victoria, accompanied by Visy Executive Chairman, Anthony Pratt, and the Pratt family. Guests included Visy management, customers and government delegates.
The new facility was established as part of the company’s commitment to innovate and increase corrugating and converting capacity in Victoria. Building of the plant commenced in March 2018 and was fully commissioned by October. The 36,500sqm, A$100 million state-of-the-art corrugated plant showcases some of the world’s most modern technology and employs 85 people across all shifts, including office personnel.
In his opening speech, Anthony Pratt said, “Manufacturing is important, so we’re proud that this plant is adding a new generation of skills and workers to Australian manufacturing.”
The plant manufactures RSC and die-cut cartons and is capable of making over 1 million boxes per day. Servicing all markets including beverage, packaged food, dairy, industrial, meat and fruit & produce, the new facility produces high quality cost effective packaging to meet customers’ evolving needs.
