Huhtamaki Group has announced that it is investing approximately GBP 5.0 million in new capacity at its molded fiber packaging manufacturing unit in Lurgan, Northern Ireland. Machinery installation is expected to be completed in early 2016. The Lurgan unit is expanding its manufacturing capacity to meet the needs of the growing egg market in the UK and Ireland.

The new equipment will also enable Huhtamaki to expand its product range within the molded fiber sector.