Aug 21, 2013. /Lesprom Network/. Huhtamaki has inaugurated an expansion of its production premises and a new molded fiber production line as part its 20th anniversary celebrations in Russia, as the company said in the press release received by Lesprom Network.

Huhtamaki began manufacturing disposable tableware in Ivanteevka, close to Moscow, in 1993. Sales to Russia had begun already earlier and Huhtamaki had won the contract to supply the Moscow Olympics in 1980. In addition to disposable tableware and food packaging, Huhtamaki manufactures nowadays in Russia also egg packaging and cup carriers. Molded fiber packaging production was started in 2004.

"Russia is a very interesting market. We have had strong growth over the past few years and we plan to continue to grow together with our customers," says CEO Jukka Moisio.

Including the newly inaugurated expansion of 1.500 m2, Huhtamaki now occupies a total of 5.500 m2 of manufacturing space in Russia. Net sales in Russia in 2012 were approximately Euro 70 million. Huhtamaki has approximately 500 employees in Russia.