Amcor invests US$5.4M in Netherlands plant, adding 6,000 tonnes of printing capacity

NETHERLANDS – Amcor has invested US$5.4 million into a new printing line at its Hardenberg, Netherlands plant, adding up to 6,000 tonnes per annum of industrial film packaging capacity for fertilisers, peat, salts, wood pellets, and wood shavings.

Work to bring the line into service is scheduled to start mid-2026, with full operations expected later this year.

The equipment is a flexographic printing system built to produce uniform, high-quality output in large volumes while meeting functional needs and packaging design requirements.

The extra capacity adds to Amcor’s European network of production, printing, and service locations for agricultural and industrial packaging, including sites in the UK, Germany, Belgium, and Poland.

Why Agricultural Packaging Needs More Capacity

Demand for industrial film packaging in agriculture has grown steadily as farmers shift from bulk storage to pre-packaged fertilisers, salts, and pellets.

Pre-packaged formats reduce waste, improve handling, and enable precise application. For wood pellets and wood shavings, packaging must balance strength, moisture protection, and print quality for branding and safety instructions.

A Strategic Network Investment

Daniel Stauber, Amcor sales director, explained that the Hardenberg investment is part of the company’s strategy to support customers across key industrial and agricultural markets in Europe. He noted that it strengthens the existing network and improves regional service.

He added that industrial and agricultural markets represent a strong growth opportunity, and this new capability positions Amcor to support customers more effectively, including evolving requirements around material efficiency, recycle-ready packaging, and recycled content.

The Technology Behind the Line

Flexographic printing is the dominant technology for high-volume industrial film packaging due to its speed, cost-effectiveness, and ability to print on a wide range of substrates.

The new line is designed for uniform, high-quality output in large volumes, meeting both functional requirements and packaging design requirements such as branding, instructions, and traceability codes.

When Bulk Goods Get Better Bags

Fertilisers, peat, salts, wood pellets, their packaging must withstand moisture, tearing, and stacking. Amcor’s new printing line adds 6,000 tonnes of capacity dedicated to exactly those applications.

For farmers and industrial buyers, that means more supply, faster delivery, and packaging that works as hard as the product inside.

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