iPB Printing Will Open Charlotte Production Facility
The European labeling specialist will establish a U.S. base in Charlotte to serve customers in the Americas.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Manufacturing
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iPB Printing plans to launch a new production facility in Charlotte, North Carolina, by mid-2027. The company intends to leverage this site to supply in-mold labels for food packaging and durable goods throughout the Americas.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects a strategy to reduce lead times and enhance service for regional customers by bringing established European manufacturing capabilities closer to the U.S. market. Charlotte was selected as the operational hub due to its central location and recent economic growth.
The company brings 25 years of European operational history to the U.S. market, targeting a mid-2027 production launch. The scale of the investment remains unknown as the company prepares to enter the region.
The players
iPB Printing
A European manufacturer specializing in in-mold labeling technology for food and industrial packaging applications.
Max Uyttebrouck
The executive appointed to lead international expansion efforts, responsible for coordinating between domestic European teams and new U.S. operations.
The details
iPB Printing specializes in producing in-mold labels, which are integrated directly into packaging during the molding process for food and durable goods. The Charlotte operation will combine this specialized European technical expertise with a local workforce to serve the Americas. Max Uyttebrouck, who is leading the international expansion, will oversee coordination between the company's existing Dutch team and the new local employees.
Timeline
October 18 to 21, 2026: iPB Printing will exhibit at Pack Expo International in Chicago.
mid-2027: The new Charlotte facility is scheduled to begin production.
Market Landscape
iPB Printing’s entry follows the broader manufacturing trend of firms locating production facilities closer to end-market customers to mitigate supply chain complexities. This move underscores a shift toward regionalizing packaging supply chains for specialized labeling solutions.
Operators in food packaging and manufacturing should track the mid-2027 production timeline to assess potential shifts in the local supply base for in-mold labels. Interested partners can engage with the firm’s representatives at the upcoming Pack Expo International.
The takeaway
iPB Printing is scaling its manufacturing footprint by integrating European expertise into the Charlotte market by mid-2027. Operators looking to evaluate this new supplier capability should visit booth W-31046 at Pack Expo International in October 2026.
Further reading
For broader trends in regional industrial growth, visit the Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by PlasticsToday.
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