Tetra Pak Completes Installation of Digital Printer in Denton, Texas Facility

As demand for aseptic carton packages continues to grow, this new digital printing technology is just one of a series of recent investments in both the Denton, Texas and Queretaro, Mexico packaging material converting factories, both of which serve customers across North America.

“We’ve been investing heavily in our Denton and Queretaro plants over the past several years to meet the growing demand for aseptic cartons and smart packaging across North America,” says Bruce Mackimmie, vice president of supply chain, Americas. “Our customers are looking for innovation, flexibility, and scalability, and we’re well positioned to deliver on that.”

In addition to the digital printer, the Denton plant recently installed a new state-of-the-art laminator and completed several downstream equipment upgrades. These investments allow for increases in capacity and technology that deliver more advanced packages. This year, the factory will add Tetra Brik^® Aseptic 250 Edge and Tetra Brik® Aseptic 250 Base Leaf capabilities, moving production of these advanced formats closer to North American customers.

The Queretaro plant has also added new capacity and technology in recent years, most notably the ability to print dynamic QR codes that are unique to every package. The codes can be scanned by ordinary smartphones and enable a wide range of connected features, including product traceability, promotional tools, and consumer engagement.