MCC expands Founders site

MCC Global IML has announced an expansion of its Founders site in Batavia, Ohio, adding production capacity and the latest in-mold labeling (IML) manufacturing technology to bring production closer to customers, with the full expansion due to be operational by Q2 2027.

The expansion grows the production footprint within the existing facility and adds more sustainable local production. It responds to brands demanding faster turnarounds, greater design freedom and more sustainable packaging.

'The future of packaging belongs to partners who move at the speed of their customers,' said Alvaro Galindo, president of MCC Global IML. 'This expansion is a statement of intent. We are the global leader in IML, and we intend to widen that lead by being closer, faster and more responsive to our customers who trust us with their business. When our customers win, we win, and this investment makes sure they win more often.'

The expanded site brings the latest generation of IML label manufacturing technology online while placing more capacity closer to customers. Local production shortens supply chains and reduces transportation miles and the associated emissions.

'We are adding more capabilities for high embellishment, which is now in high demand in this market and enables our customers to offer highly differentiated products to brand owners. We want to further improve service to our customers and local production enables that, it shortens supply chains and it reduces transportation miles and associated emissions. These investments make the Founders expansion a platform for next-generation IML manufacturing,' he added.