International Leader in Cosmetic Packaging, Apackaging Group, Opens New Facility in Ohio To Expand Production and Meet the Needs of a Fast-Growing Industry

AZUSA, Calif., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Apackaging Group (APG), the international leader in cosmetic packaging, is announcing the opening of a new facility in Defiance, Ohio. APG is expanding operations beyond California and Asia with a new, fully integrated establishment that will offer everything from R&D, compounding, and formulation to manufacturing (bottle blowing, dispenser & cap manufacturing, and custom molding), filling, and outer-package labels.

With this expansion, APG is expected to hire 135 employees with support from the state of Ohio. The new plant will reduce the 25% tariff associated with China production and production lead times by 5+ weeks. It will also create a more sustainable end-to-end supply chain, with significant logistic improvements such as automated controls, assembly, palletization, and material handling. The new location will have a dedicated rail spur to optimize raw material transportations.

Apackaging Group was founded by Helga Arminak, a veteran in the cosmetic and beauty packaging industry with more than 25 years of experience. With factories in the US and Asia, APG offers quality products at unrivaled production speed, with costs below market standard.

"As a proud women-owned company, we're dedicated to delivering groundbreaking product innovation and value. This new facility is a one-stop-shop for all packaging needs from concept to production, and will provide our customers a powerful competitive advantage," says Helga Arminak, CEO & Founder of APG. "Over the past 20 years, APG has developed a reputation for providing customers with a broad range of high-quality products, sustainable solutions, and an unparalleled level of service and responsiveness."

The new facility is located in Harmon Business Park, Defiance, Ohio. You can find more information at ApackagingGroup.com.

About Apackaging Group (APG)
APG is the international leader in the design, development and manufacturing of packaging and containers for cosmetics, toiletries, skincare and fragrances. The California-based company has been at the forefront of innovation for almost 20 years, offering design patents unavailable to any other manufacturer. With factories in the US and Asia, APG offers quality products at unrivaled production speed, with costs below market standard, and prides themselves in their breadth, depth, and quality. APG has developed products for key players including Bath & Body Works, Sephora, ULTA, Unilever, 3M, Target, Estee Lauder amongst others.

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SOURCE Apackaging Group