Huhtamaki

Who:

The North American division is home to 16 production units in the United States and Mexico with more than 3,200 employees. Corporate offices are located in De Soto, KS. Worldwide the company employees 12,800 people with a net sale of 2 billion Euros last year operating out of 31 countries and 58 manufacturing units.

 The growth of Huhtamaki in America is largely due to the acquisition of established companies like Sealright and the Keyes Fibre Company in the late 1990s. The Chinet brand traces its roots back to 1903 and inventor Martin Keyes, whose molded fiber technology laid the foundation for the Keyes Fibre Company in Waterville, ME where the product is still made today.

Products & Services:

This segment serves local markets with Chinet disposable tableware, packaging for consumer goods and foodservice packaging.

Tableware: Huhtamaki offers a full line of single-use tableware, including plates, platters and bowls in a wide variety of popular sizes and designs.  Products are available in molded fiber, paper and plastic with options to meet every budget and every need, ranging from simple back-of-house preparation to premium front-of-house presentation.

Hinged Containers: Chinet hinged containers are an alternative to foam, offering a combination of strength and sustainability.  They easily handle heavy food and are compostable once the meal has been served.  The design protects food during transit, while the locking mechanism ensures food stays secure.  Made in the USA and available in a variety of sizes, Chinet hinged containers are great for the eco-conscious customer.

Drink Carriers & Trays: Huhtamaki offers a wide variety of trays and carriers.  Made from materials ranging from molded fiber to handled paper, all Huhtamaki carriers and trays transport food and beverages securely, minimizing the potential for spills, tips or leaks. 

Food Trays: Huhtamaki offers an extensive line of food trays, cartons and boxes in a wide range of popular shapes, sizes and functions.  All products are made from renewable resources and are available as shown, featuring a popular stock print, or custom-printed to enhance brand recognition.  In addition, Huhtamaki trays, cartons and boxes can be customized to include windowing, embossing, double sided printing and custom sizes, ensuring you have everything needed to meet customer demand.

Food Containers & Lids: Huhtamaki offers a complete line of food containers and lids in a wide range of sizes and designs, all proudly made in the USA. The construction and tight-fitting lids ensure foods stay at their optimal temperature (whether hot or cold) and customers stay protected from burns, chills, leaks and spills. Available in sizes ranging from six to 64-ounces and a variety of stock and custom prints, there is a container ideal for any portion, product and brand.

Cups & Lids: Huhtamaki offers a full line of cups and lids for a wide variety of beverages to meet every budget and need. Products are available in paper or plastic and are ideal for serving everything from hot coffee to cold iced tea. The line even includes kids' cups that are small for spill-prone hands.

Cutlery: Huhtamaki's complete line of Bioware CPLA cutlery offers premium strength paired with sustainability. The durable, 100% compostable cutlery withstands temperatures up to 190° F, suitable for hot soups, cold ice creams and everything in between.

Materials:

·         Paperboard

o   Bleached White SBS

o   Unbleached (SUS) or “kraft”

o   Newsback and recycled grades

·         Commodity Plastic Resins

·         Molded Fiber (wood Celulous) Primarily made from repurposed company waste.

·         (PP) Polypropylene

·         (LDPE) Low Density Polyethyline

·         (HDPE) High Density Polyehtyline

·         (PS) Polystyrene

·         (PET) Polyster

·         (CPET) Crystalline PET

·         (PLA) PolyLactic Acid

·         (UHMW) Ultra high molecular density polyethylene

·         Polyacetal (Delrin)

·         Acrylics

·         Polycarbonate (lexan)

·         Nylon

·         Aluminum alloy (6061-t6)

·         Carbon Steel

·         Stainless Steel

Markets:

Food service companies such as Ben & Jerry’s, McDonald’s, Sysco, Walmart, Kroger, Arby’s, Wendy’s, KFC and Starbucks.

Forming:

For the products that are formed in-house, specific guides within the production line fold the cartons into shape. The flat stock that comprise the cups are fitted around dies just before they are glued.

Cutting:

·         CNC

·         An assortment of lathes

·         Die cutting

Joining:

Most of the product is shipped out unglued to maximize shipping efficiency. Many of the other products, like paper cups, the gluing process is done inside the same production machines.

Finishing:

·         The facility is climate controlled to maintain a specific humidity percentage in the paper.

·         The product must sit for 2 days after printing to fully dry.

·         After the product is boxed and stacked, the pallet is set on an automatic shrink wrapper for secure shipping.