BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Ecopax, a local manufacturer of sustainable packaging, is gearing up for an addition to its Easton Road operation at Lehigh Valley Industrial Park lots 53 and 54.
Laura Eberly, Lehigh Valley director of civil engineering with Reuther+Bowen, representing Ecopax, said the company has “been successful and needs more manufacturing space at their facility” at 1355 Easton Road.
Bethlehem planners on Thursday approved land development plans for a 104,238-square-foot warehouse to complement an existing 315,643-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility on site.
The addition would feature six loading docks, 12 additional truck parking spaces and the removal of an existing car parking lot.
Sustainable packaging operation Ecopax is in for a new 104,238-square-foot warehouse to complement its existing 315,643-square-foot manufacturing and warehousing facility at 1355 Easton Road.
After feedback from city fire officials, Ecopax plans to add two fire hydrants and a water line expansion to the project plans.
The company specializes in developing takeout containers, food trays and the like, according to its website.
“We believe efficient and eco-conscious production that uses more sustainable materials and less energy is critical to the health of the environment,” the site reads.
Headquartered in the Lehigh Valley, Ecopax opened its Forks Township facility at 3600 Glover Road in 2006 and its Bethlehem operation in 2017.
