TemperPack relocates, expands green cell foam manufacturing to larger lansing facility

USA – US-based packaging firm TemperPack has relocated its Green Cell Foam production operations in Michigan from Holt to a new, larger facility in Lansing. 

This move forms part of the company’s broader effort to grow its production and distribution capabilities.

The new 135,000-square-foot plant offers 60 percent more manufacturing space compared to the prior site. 

It features new production equipment, improved IT systems, and additional shipping and receiving docks. 

These upgrades aim to handle increased demand for Green Cell Foam, a plant-based insulation material that is certified compostable and performs similarly to traditional polystyrene foam.

The Lansing location provides direct access to major interstate routes, facilitating better connections for freight carriers and distribution partners across the region.

TemperPack CEO Peter Wells explained that e-commerce growth in food, beverage, and life sciences sectors, driven by trends in health-focused food and preventive medicine, requires more sustainable packaging options. 

He noted the need for solutions that enhance customer experiences through innovative, personalized approaches.

Chief operating officer Troy Hagenbuch said the expansion enables the company to serve customers with greater efficiency, speed, and reliability while maintaining sustainability commitments. 

“This new facility significantly enhances our manufacturing and service capabilities,” he added.

Founded in 2015, TemperPack focuses on sustainable solutions through materials science, design, and engineering. Its products have protected over 200 million shipments worldwide.

In related industry developments, Huhtamaki’s US$18 million acquisition of Zellwin Farms Company in 2025 was to expand molded fiber production. 

Another update noted BASF’s partnership with Metpack to introduce Ezycompost paper, a home-compostable material using certified biopolymers that meets international standards and breaks down without microplastics. 

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