New Tetra Pak production line in China

Tetra Pak has announced the start-up of its second production line in its Chinese packaging material plant. The line, in the company’s Hohhot plant, is set to double the plant’s production to a total production capacity of 20 billion cartons per year.

Tetra Pak expects a 40% surge in liquid dairy product demand in China, from 25 billion L in 2009 to 35 billion L in 2013. The growth is a result of China’s booming economy, rising middle class and trend towards urbanisation. According to a media release issued by Tetra Pak, China is on track to become one of the fastest growing markets for liquid dairy consumption globally.

Tetra Pak said its investment will “increase on-site capabilities for customers, including enhanced support for new product development and market exploration, in addition to increased production capacity and a richer portfolio of services”.

“Tetra Pak’s Hohhot converting plant has become one of the most technologically advanced and productive Tetra Pak production facilities both in China and globally,” said Tetra Pak China President, Steve Yin.

“By investing at Hohhot, we aim to deliver maximum value as customers seek to identify and respond to new liquid dairy opportunities in this booming market.”