BINH DUONG (Vietnam), July 3 – Tetra Pak, a Swedish-Swiss multinational food processing and packaging solutions company, has expanded its facility in Binh Duong with the launch of Phase 2, following an additional investment of EUR97 million (EUR1=RM4.979).
This follows the inauguration of Phase 1 in 2019 and aims to better serve the growing demands of Vietnam and the wider Asia Pacific markets.
President and chief executive officer Adolfo Orive said the expansion reinforces Tetra Pak’s commitment to innovation-driven growth in Asia Pacific, enhancing its ability to deliver high-quality, sustainable packaging solutions tailored to evolving consumer needs, with a faster time to market.
“With this EUR97 million expansion, we have more than doubled our production capacity at this site, from 12 billion to 30 billion packs annually. Most of our customers’ packaging material needs can now be sourced from here,” he said in his speech during the inauguration of Phase 2 here today.
He said the company is also introducing the capability to produce 15 additional packaging formats, while investing in new technologies to ensure that every package produced meets the highest standards of quality.
Meanwhile, Tetra Pak Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Indonesia managing director Michael Wu said that by offering a broader portfolio of innovative, sustainable solutions, the company helps customers stand out in a competitive market and accelerate their innovation journey.
“This expansion is a proud milestone for Tetra Pak and a reflection of our long-term commitment to the region’s sustainable growth.
“We are not just investing in infrastructure — we are investing in innovation, sustainability, quality and the future of food for the benefit of the consumers,” he added.
In response to the growing ready-to-drink coffee segment in Malaysia, a range of innovative packaging solutions from Tetra Pak is now being produced at the Binh Duong facility to serve this dynamic market.
With the EUR120 million invested in Phase 1 and an additional EUR97 million for Phase 2, the total investment in the Binh Duong site now stands at EUR217 million. The facility has generated over 350 jobs and continues to contribute to the local economy.
Serving as a regional production hub, Tetra Pak Binh Duong supplies packaging solutions to Vietnam and several key Asia Pacific markets, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand.
The facility spans a total area of 65,000 square meters, with Phase 1 covering 29,000 square meters and Phase 2 covering 36,000 square meters.
Asia Pacific remains one of the world’s most dynamic food and beverage markets, valued at US$667 billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$900 billion by 2028.
In Malaysia, notable companies using Tetra Pak’s packaging include Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd, Farm Fresh Bhd, and Nestlé.
