Oji opens South Asia's second-largest corrugated plant in Sri City

As per a statement from the group, "Backed by the confidence of our valued customers, our Sri City plant has taken off smoothly and is now operating with precision and consistency."

A company spokesperson said, the Oji India Packaging factory at Sri City is "A plant where systems, people, and machines work in perfect sync. From raw material to final dispatch, every stage reflects our commitment to quality, consistency, and customer satisfaction."

Hiroyuki Isono, the president and Group CEO of Oji Holdings Corporation, has been emphasising India's pivotal role in Oji Group's global growth strategy. He highlighted the new plant as a comprehensive solution for South India's packaging needs, built on principles of sustainability and innovation, and acknowledged Sri City's support in facilitating the timely establishment of the plant.

The Oji India plant is an automated facility spanning 43,000-sqmt, designed to meet the increasing demand for corrugated boxes in South India with an annual capacity of 100-million-sqmt. The company employs more than a hundred people and plans to expand its workforce to 300, demonstrating its commitment to job creation and skill development. Specialising in heavy-duty boxes and packaging solutions, Oji India supports various industries, enhancing product protection, efficiency, and sustainability. Its presence in Sri City strengthens the industrial ecosystem and optimises supply chains for manufacturers.

Established in 2012, Oji India has INR 245 crore of authorised capital and INR 242.95 crore of paid-up capital.

As reported in PrintWeek's Power 100 issue, Oji operates plants in Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Punjab. The Sri City facility aligns with Oji's global expansion strategy and is the fifth factory on the subcontinent.