“FORMULA 2030 is about translating our global strategic direction into concrete regional initiatives that create value for our customers and strengthen our business over the long term,” said Christopher van Laack, president Americas and Group Executive Member at Siegwerk. “By further expanding our regional production network and technology capabilities, we are creating an even more resilient supply base for our customers across the United States and Canada.”

Des Moines Projects Add Production and Storage Capacity

At the Des Moines site, Siegwerk is modernizing milling and blending equipment and implementing new white and color production systems. The company said the systems will support more efficient inline batch production, increase manufacturing flexibility and provide capacity for future growth.

Siegwerk also broke ground in early June on a new warehouse at the Iowa site. The additional storage capacity will primarily support solvent-based operations as the company responds to demand for flexible packaging applications. Siegwerk said the warehouse is also being designed to provide flexibility for further expansion as market requirements change.

“With these investments, we strengthen our ability to deliver the quality, reliability and responsiveness our customers expect,” said Jarred Carter, BU head Flexible Packaging CUSA at Siegwerk. “At the same time, the new assets not only increase our operational flexibility today, but also provide the capacity needed to support our customers’ growth in the future.”

Morganton Adds Water-Based and UV Inkjet Production

At its Morganton operation, Siegwerk is adding water-based and UV-based inkjet production capabilities, with completion scheduled for 2026. The investment expands the company’s presence in inkjet technology for packaging applications.

The North Carolina site is also receiving new milling and blending equipment intended to strengthen Siegwerk’s Narrow Web capabilities in the region. Additional facility and IT upgrades are planned to improve operational efficiency and customer support.

Siegwerk is pairing the production investments with an energy project at Morganton. Solar panels funded through the company’s Green Fund will be installed at the site, allowing the operation to use renewable electricity while also contributing electricity to the local grid.

“Our customers expect solutions that combine performance, efficiency and a credible sustainability perspective,” said Todd Blumsack, BU head Narrow Web CUSA at Siegwerk. “The investments in Morganton reflect exactly that balance.”

The projects are part of FORMULA 2030, the five-year strategic agenda Siegwerk introduced in March. The program includes investment in the modernization and expansion of the company’s global production network as Siegwerk pursues sustainable and profitable growth, operational improvements and closer customer support.

The North American expansion also follows a broader investment program announced by Siegwerk in July. The company said it plans to invest more than €300 million globally over the next five years to expand capabilities, increase operational efficiency and strengthen customer support.

Siegwerk manufactures printing inks and coatings for packaging and label applications, including technologies for flexible packaging, narrow-web printing and functional packaging coatings. The company operates through more than 30 country organizations and employs approximately 6,000 people worldwide.

For coatings and inks manufacturers, investments in solvent-, water- and UV-based production capacity reflect changing technology and supply requirements across flexible packaging and label markets. Follow PCI’s continuing coverage of packaging inks and related developments across the packaging supply chain.