VPK Packaging's Raamsdonksveer site opened in 1994, as the first of an ongoing  international expansion. Following the successful growth strategy of the group, a second production hall was constructed soon after to optimise the supply chain. Over the last five years, VPK Packaging has invested strongly in the newest production machines and technologies. These investments aim at a greater response to customers' short term delivery needs and an enhanced quality of finished goods.

Previous Investments

In 2017, responding to the growing customer demand inthe Dutch market, VPK Packaging invested over 20 million euro in machinery and logistics for the expansion of corrugated cardboard production. The entire project aimed at improving delivery times, quality and efficiency. 
The corrugated production and processing capacity improved considerably. The WIP field was extended from a single deck to a double deck, which has optimised the internal logistics flow of the site and enables increased corrugated board production. The subsequent construction of a new corrugator from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Europe nearly doubled the production capacity of corrugated cardboard. The machine is 2.80 meters wide, and reaches an impressive production speed of 400 meters per minute. Finally, the investment in a Mitsubishi EVOL 100 boxmaker increased packaging capacity for American Boxes. The four-colour machine produces up to 350 boxes per minute, with top of therange folding, gluing and printing quality. Moreover, the investments enhanced quality and reduced delivery times with the addition of a Bobst Mastercut line.

New warehouse investment

Following the investments of 2017, a greater need for storage was necessary. VPK Packaging has bought the terrain and buildings on the opposite side of the street, comprising a total size of 20.000 square metres. Previously, VPK occupied two external warehouses, which now are not required anymore as the acquired warehouse offers thenecessary stock capacity. Being located right in front of the VPK Raamsdonksveer factory, the acquisition provides for greater efficiency and shorter lead times.
The investment provides the opportunity for even further optimisation of transport and space. There exists the possibility in the long term to invest in a bridge to make the transportation to the opposite side of the street more efficient and sustainable. Hence, this investment is an insurance forthe future.