Ontario Construction News staff writer
Omnia Packaging, the Canadian subsidiary of Italian company Gruppo Sunino, has announced a plan to build a new site in Guelph.
Family owned, the company has two production divisions: paper and plastic. The paper division produces an innovative paper-based and glue-free packaging solution that can replace top-sealed polyethylene terephthalate (PET) trays without changing existing equipment. Mustang Paper Trays packages fresh produce from Canadian greenhouses and growers with expansions in the United States and Mexico. The plastic division provides sustainable plastic packaging to dairy and confectionary producers and co-packers.
“We commend Guelph for its well-structured recycling and sustainability programs and appreciate the support from the city and their partners, such as Innovation Guelph, who share our commitment to sustainability and a circular economy,” says Paolo Sunino, owner of Omnia Packaging.
The Government of Canada provided $3.7 million for the project through a zero per cent loan granted through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.
“The City’s commitment to economic growth and prosperity and active work to attract and retain businesses has helped create a vibrant business community,” adds Sunino. “With easy access to several international airports that facilitate global business connections and a steady supply of skilled graduates, particularly in the agri-food and biotechnology sectors, Guelph is the right place to expand our business.”