American Packaging Corporation Announces Major Pouching Expansion
COLUMBUS, Wis., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the approval of a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa Center of Excellence, housing another investment in state-of-the-art pouching capability and capacity. American Packaging expects to break ground in October 2025 and complete the expansion by the end of September 2026. APC has an unprecedented history investing in world-class facilities and equipment, setting itself apart with a broad portfolio of pouches and bags, along with other flexible packaging technologies.
Pouches are experiencing signifcant growth in the North American flexible packaging market, with a projected growth rate of approximately 4.5% from 2024 to 2029, according to a Modor Intelligence study1. This growth is driven by increasing consumer demand for convenient packaging solutions and the ability of pouches to offer superior combination of product protection, impactful visual appeal, and convenience features like open and reclose zippers.
'American Packaging is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for pouches and bags for a wide variety of applications,' said Ray Graham, CEO and President. 'Customers can find the perfect combination of packaging materials, printing, and special features for their products.'
Kevin Neis, Operations Director, added, 'APC's Story City Center of Excellence offers award-winning flexographic printing for its preformed pouches and bags, creating vivid graphics with eye-catching shelf appeal that our customers value. We are excited to expand our pouching capacity and capability.'
For more information, please visit: americanpackaging.com/solutions/preformed-capabilities.
About American Packaging CorporationFounded in 1902, American Packaging Corporation is a recognized leader in the flexible packaging industry. Family-owned, APC distinguishes itself by investing in state-of-the-art facilities and capabilities, delivering packaging innovation, promoting sustainable products and practices, and focusing customer delight. Today, APC operates six Centers of Excellence in the United States and employs approximately 1,300 talented, motivated professionals. For more information, please visit americanpackaging.com.
1 Modor Intelligence: https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/north-america-flexible-packaging-market-industry
MEDIA CONTACTTeri Meadow, Director of Corporate MarketingAmerican Packaging Corporation[email protected]
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