COVINGTON, Ga. - On Thursday, Jan. 11 U. S. Corrugated, Inc., a national manufacturer of corrugated packaging materials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newest facility located at 14187 Industrial Park Blvd. NE, in Covington.

The grand opening festivities included tours of the advanced manufacturing facility with remarks from company executives, as well as from state and local government officials from the Newton County Chamber of Commerce, the City of Covington, Georgia Quick Start Program and the state of Georgia.

“We could not be more pleased with the response we received from your city, county and state officials” Dennis Mehiel, U.S. Corrugated Chairman and CEO, said. “From our earliest discussions, there was never really any question where we would go because we were on a tight timeline and we were convinced your guys would get it done”.

U.S. Corrugated is a leading national independent corrugated packaging producer with facilities located throughout the country that has a well-earned reputation as one of the most dynamic and progressive companies in the industry. The new Covington facility compliments the Company’s wide geographical reach by allowing it to service the growing demand in the Southeast United States. The Company’s ability to provide a complete range of products, comprehensive technical and design services, as well as exceptional customer service to fulfill every packaging and display need, makes it a single-source, multi-location solution for its customer's needs.

U.S. Corrugated looks forward to reinforcing its presence in the American Southeast and creating value for local families through expanded employment opportunities and economic activity.