Marianna, Florida – PackEx USA is an innovative start-up company built on a foundation of innovation and consistent quality, was inspired to address a critical gap in sustainable bottling while creating jobs and economic opportunity for a region devastated by hurricane. RDP allocated $20 million to expedite the recovery of a community in urgent need of an economic boost and quality employment opportunities.
In 2018, Hurricane Michael left catastrophic damage displacing thousands from their homes, 5,500 jobs lost, and an estimated $38 billion in economic damage across the Florida panhandle. Millions of acres in timberland stripped, shuttering the timber and papermill industry; a backbone for regional agriculture. Recovery has been slow with most new jobs being lower-wage. The community struggles to attract industries that could rebuild their economic base, leaving an urgent need for sustainable, forward-thinking manufacturers.
Project
PackEx USA, built on a foundation of innovation and consistent quality, is redefining the beverage industry with premium, all-aluminum bottling and filling solutions designed to meet today’s beverage challenges. Restoration of a 256,000 SF building will become a state-of-the-art bottling facility providing 300 quality jobs. Future expansion phases will support 600 jobs.
“PackEx was founded on a clear vision: to become a leader in sustainable manufacturing. Guided by this goal, we set out to develop an aluminum-only bottling facility built with some of the most environmentally responsible processing capabilities in the industry. Our innovative business model has earned strong support from both the community and our customers, underscoring the growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions. Today, with the support of New Market Tax Credit funding, bridging critical capital needs, we are proud to bring this vision to life in Marianna”. – Mahmoud Amrouch, Chairman of PackEx
