Friday, February 15, 2013

Packaging manufacturer bringing 72 job to Bowling Green

Kentucky Press News Service
Alpla Inc., a multi-national plastic packaging manufacturer, plans to establish a facility in Bowling Green, creating 72 new, full-time jobs and investing $22.4 million.

“Alpla is not a household name here in Kentucky, but the products the company manufactures are in nearly every home in the Commonwealth,” Gov. Steve Beshear said in a statement. “This global company makes a wide variety of packaging, and we’re excited Alpla is here in the Commonwealth, creating 72 jobs and investing more than $22 million in this project.”

Alpla produces customized plastic packaging solutions to meet the needs of customers. With a diverse range of customers, Alpla products include packaging for everyday items such as beverages, motor oils, cleaning supplies and more, according to a state news release.