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Polykar, a world-class manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, #officially opened its new 50,000 square-foot state-of-the-art plant in Edmonton, Alberta. The event marked the completion of the construction process, which began in July of 2021.
Approximately 200 guests, including local officials, community members, suppliers, customers and employees joined the festivities, which included a guided tour of the new facility. The plant, located in the city’s Discovery Business Park, complements the company’s Montreal facility and is designed to serve Polykar customers in Western Canada and parts of the U.S.
Flanked at the ceremony by Amarjeet Sohi, Mayor of Edmonton, and Deputy Premier Kaycee Madu, Polykar President and CEO Amir Karim said the plant’s opening was a watershed moment for the company.
“This puts Edmonton squarely at the forefront in terms of creating value-added products from the raw materials made in Alberta,” said Karim. “It includes a cutting-edge recycling facility, positioning the company to actively participate in Alberta’s efforts to divert plastic waste from landfills. It has also created 50 new jobs, a number we expect to grow to 70
within the next two years.”
Production has recently begun in the new plant which will house an industry-leading centre of excellence for the development and commercialization of flexible and compostable packaging. With state-of-the-art robotics and automation, the new plant is one of the most modern and innovative of its type in North America.
