Oji Holdings invests US$104M to build sustainable carton plant in Vietnam

VIETNAM – Japanese packaging giant Oji Holdings has unveiled plans for a new liquid packaging carton facility in Vietnam’s Dong Nai Province, marking a key step in its Southeast Asian expansion. 

The plant, set within the 57,000-square-meter Amata Long Thanh Industrial Park, will produce cartons for beverages and other liquids, with operations starting in March 2028. Total investment stands at US$104 million.

Company officials stated that the move targets the fast-expanding demand for eco-friendly packaging in Southeast Asia and nearby areas. 

“Establishing this plant in Vietnam will help us build stronger local supply chains and meet rising needs for recyclable materials,” an Oji spokesperson said.

The initiative fits into Oji’s broader Medium-Term Management Plan 2027, unveiled in May 2025, which focuses on shifting toward greener product lines.

At the same time, Oji is ramping up efforts to tackle recycling hurdles for liquid cartons, which often feature multiple layers that complicate processing. 

The firm plans to roll out enhanced collection systems across its operations to boost recovery rates. 

In Europe, Africa, and Latin America, Oji has increased market access since acquiring Italian firm IPI in May 2023. 

Through IPI, sales of sustainable cartons have grown by 15%  year-over-year, with new partnerships enabling better waste management in urban centers.

Oji’s technologies emphasize efficient production at large scales, aiding material recovery in the region. 

For instance, the company has piloted automated sorting lines that separate carton components more effectively, reducing landfill waste by up to 30%  in test sites. 

Oji expects the new facility to create 200 jobs and source 40% of its raw materials locally, fostering economic ties

Earlier in 2025, Tetra Pak added a second production line at its Binh Duong plant, lifting output from 12 billion to 30 billion food and beverage packages annually.

 The expansion supports local manufacturers in adopting cartons with aluminum barriers for product stability. 

Tetra Pak representatives noted that such materials maintain freshness while allowing for energy-efficient recycling processes.

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