Riga, Latvia – Packaging manufacturer AS “VG Kvadra Pak” officially opened its expanded production facility in Riga on March 10, 2026, following a €10 million investment, the company announced.
The project, completed on schedule, was put into operation on March 1, 2026, according to a statement. The expansion incorporates modern technologies, advanced processing equipment, and enlarged, energy-efficient warehouse spaces. Company officials state the investment aims to increase capacity and improve working conditions while reinforcing the company’s goal of maintaining a leading position in technology and innovation within the region.
“This project further strengthens our presence in the Baltics and Scandinavia and complements the VGP network in Eastern Europe,” said Roberts Vasiļevskis, General Director of “VG Kvadra Pak,” in a company statement.
The expansion involved significant logistical challenges, including the dismantling of existing infrastructure, including a 40-meter-high building, while maintaining uninterrupted production, Vasiļevskis explained. Construction work was carried out by SIA “UPB nams.”
According to information available from “Lursoft,” VG Kvadra Pak’s turnover in 2024 reached €15.53 million, a 15% decrease compared to the previous year. However, the company’s profit in 2024 was €2.15 million, a 2.9% increase compared to 2023.
VG Kvadra Pak is a subsidiary of Van Genechten Packaging International, a Belgium-based cardboard packaging recycling company. Van Genechten Packaging Group first announced the €10 million expansion project in May 2025, citing the need to strengthen its capabilities and support sustainable regional growth, according to a company blog post.
The expansion project includes construction, automation, and sustainability upgrades, with the goal of significantly increasing production capacity. The company anticipates the expansion will create new jobs and opportunities in Riga as demand for sustainable folding carton packaging continues to grow.
Frank Ohle, CEO of Van Genechten Packaging Group, stated in May 2025 that the expansion would extend the company’s footprint in the Nordics and Baltics while adding to its strong premium network in Eastern Europe, alongside the two sites of DOT2DOT in Gdansk and Warsaw.
