Nampak Plastics, the UK based producer of plastic milk bottles, is planning to set up a new plant in Stirling, Scotland, to manufacture a range of plastic milk bottles.
As part of this effort, the firm has signed a lease deal on 20,000 ft2 industrial facility at Springkerse Industrial Estate. The manufacturing plant is expected to create 20 new full time jobs in the area.
Nampak Plastics Europe managing director Eric Collins said: "We have been exploring how to increase investment to support the growth of our customers, particularly in the areas of product innovation.
"We're now looking forward to working with partners in the area to expand our manufacturing operation.
"Looking forward, the new dairy project planned for Hill of Drip would enable a step change in our investment in Stirling, allowing us to create 40 further new full time jobs, in addition to those created by Graham's The Family Dairy."
Nampak Plastics said that the investment decision is a result of the business opportunities within the food and drink sector and the accessibility to Scottish market places.
The new plant is expected to help boost Nampak's business for its Scottish customers, including Graham's The Family Dairy and its proposed new dairy facility at the Hill of Drip farm in Stirling.