FAYETTEVILLE, AR—Packaging Specialties is expanding its manufacturing operations with an investment of more than $24 million.

As a result, the FTA Member company plans to create 101 new jobs over the next five years.

“At Packaging Specialties, we are committed to the continuous improvement of our products, processes, and services—always maintaining a ‘customer first’ focus. To support our customers’ growing demand, entry into new markets, and development of new products, we recognized the need to expand our flexographic printing capabilities,” said Nick Guglielmi, CEO “

“Founded in 1974, we are proud to be deeply rooted in Northwest Arkansas. The support we’ve received from the City of Fayetteville and our state representatives has been instrumental in helping us continue to grow and invest in the future—right here at home.”

The expansion will support the company’s continued business growth to meet demand for its printed film products. Packaging Specialties will purchase new equipment to increase production capacity.

“Everywhere you look, Arkansas-grown businesses like Packaging Specialties are expanding their footprints and the good jobs and investment they offer our state’s communities,” said Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. “Arkansas is a state where businesses of all sizes can expand and thrive, and my administration is working to keep it that way”

” Packaging Specialties’ success is proof that when you cut taxes three times, remove regulatory red tape, and invest in a strong workforce, not only do businesses thrive, but the people and communities they serve thrive too.”

Packaging Specialties provides printed films to more than 20 food and non-food industries using one-color continuous to 10-color process printing. The Fayetteville location supplies printed packaging films; printed lamination films; C-Folding, raw or printed slitting; and INNO-LOK with multiple pre-applied zippers to customers across the United States and internationally.