Packaging maker fires up factory in Cavite
MANILA, Philippines – SAKO Pilipinas, the local subsidiary of wooden products manufacturer Hong Kong SSG Ltd, has unveiled its new facility in Cavite, according to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).
Peza said in a statement that the 1,000-square-meter facility located at the Cavite Economic Zone was expected to boost the firm’s expanding operations.
“This investment also further strengthens the local packaging industry and supports sustainable, homegrown manufacturing,” Peza said on Wednesday.
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To date, SAKO Pilipinas produces more than 22 million packaging units annually.
SAKO Pilipinas CEO Erny Yu said the new facility would provide reliable and tailored packaging solutions to the local manufacturing sector.
“Sako Pilipinas combines global expertise with a local, sustainable approach to ensure that our packaging solutions meet what the local market needs,” Yu said during the inauguration ceremony held on Monday.
Sustainable manufacturing
Peza Director General Tereso Panga said it would help shore up the resilience of the domestic supply chain while promoting a sustainable manufacturing base.
“Your company’s core business—the manufacture of woven polypropylene sacks and paper sacks—literally carries the weight of many industries. You are an essential partner in keeping our industries and our daily lives moving…” Panga said.
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“And as we evolve and adopt sustainability, I hope that as you continue to expand, you shall be partners with us in this effort and challenge of securing the resilience, viability and longevity not only of your business, but also that of the ecozone industry and environment,” he added.
Established in 2006, SAKO Pilipinas manufactures woven polypropylene and paper sacks. It is recognized as a leading provider of quality and sustainable packaging solutions for various commodities and manufactured goods.
Portfolio
The company’s packaging solutions are widely used for rice, fertilizers and feeds as well as sand, gravel, detergent and other industrial products.
SAKO Pilipinas sources a portion of its raw materials from recycled sacks and packaging as part of its commitment to adopting environmentally responsible manufacturing.
The manufacturing sector drove investments in economic zones with 98 projects in the January to September period, based on the Peza’s tally.
