Packaging firm expands portfolio to include face masks

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Amcor Rigid Packaging (ARP) is expanding its healthcare product portfolio to include general-purpose face masks.

After piloting the assembly for employee use, ARP expanded production to support its customers.

Greg Rostil, vice president of healthcare for ARP’s Specialty Container business, said: “Our teams quickly rallied, establishing the necessary skills, capability and expertise to assemble face masks. After first addressing the health and safety of our employees, we identified an opportunity to extend the offering to support our customers who have similar values and safety protocols in place.”

ARP is assembling the general-purpose face masks at its Millville, N.J. facility.

The face masks meet general purpose-use requirements with a triple layer consisting of a non-woven inner and outer layer, and a melt-blown middle layer.

ARP has made a significant investment which includes the installation of an assembly line, infrastructure modifications, inventory of production materials, and related costs for design, quality, and packaging.