CKF commissions new production line at its Langley facility to scale production
CANADA – Diversified packaging products manufacturer CKF has opened a new production line at its pulp manufacturing facility in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.
To mark this new addition, CKF hosted an event attended by Langley Mayor Nathan Pachal and British Columbia’s cabinet minister Andrew Mercier.
Mercier said: “British Columbians are focused on a more sustainable future, and supporting local companies passionate about sustainable, responsible growth.
“I am grateful for the innovative work that CKF is doing in food packaging to contribute to a wholesome and healthy foods supply and am glad that CKF is part of the Langley community.”
The new line will help produce the company’s certified recyclable and home-compostable food packaging range, Earthcycle.
Earthcycle services growers, packers, and retail customers with FSC-certified, home-compostable and recyclable packaging for the fresh fruit and vegetable markets.
In addition, Earthcycle food packaging range comprises compostable, recyclable and renewable products such as fiber pulp trays, plates and hinged lid containers.
With the launch of the new production line, the company aims to minimize its Earthcycle range’s transportation footprint and expand its distribution to new industries and markets.
CKF president Ian Anderson said: “Earthcycle’s expansion in Langley is driven by rising demands for packaging that reduces carbon footprints, aligns with recycling streams, and satisfies consumers’ desire for sustainable options.”
“Langley’s strategic location near major markets in California [US], the Pacific Northwest, and Western Canada, coupled with access to global trade routes, strengthens our production capabilities.
“It also serves as a hub for further Earthcycle innovation, expanding the product line into new market applications.”
The capabilities of CKF’s original Earthcycle production facilities in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, when combined with the Canadian west coast’s production units, help in positioning the company as the largest thermoformed molded pulp producer for the food packaging market in the country.
The new Earthcycle production line will create 20 new full-time jobs at the Langley factory, which currently employs 325 of the company’s 1100 employees at eight plants, six of which are in Canada.
“We have a very are members of Teamsters Local Union 213 and the Union supports this new line,” concluded Anita Dawson, Business Representative of Teamsters 213.
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