Grupo Sigma Q Expands Production Line

The new rotary press will generate 50 jobs and will fill orders from throughout the region and the Caribbean.

"Regional demand for packaging increased by 30% in the past year compared to last year, according to a company representative, and this has resulted in a performance in excess of 20% on corrugated, folding and flexible packaging lines", reported Laprensagrafica.com.

Source: laprensagrafica.com

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