New Gainesville manufacturing operation will produce molded fiber food packaging and establish the company’s North American manufacturing headquarters.
ATLANTA (October 15, 2026) — Cirkla will invest more than $5 million to establish a food packaging manufacturing facility in Gainesville, Georgia, creating approximately 140 jobs in Hall County over the next three years.
Announced by Governor Brian P. Kemp, the project will expand Cirkla’s U.S. manufacturing presence and bring production of its molded fiber packaging closer to domestic customers. The facility will be located at Gainesville 85 Business Center and serve as the company’s North American manufacturing headquarters.
Gainesville Facility to Produce Sustainable Food Packaging
Cirkla develops and manufactures molded fiber packaging designed to help brands meet sustainability goals. Its capabilities span material science, product development, mold design, laminations and coatings.
The Gainesville operation will support the company’s full portfolio of molded fiber products, including Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) and overwrap trays. Plans call for patent-pending technology, precision automation, in-house quality laboratories and expanded finishing capabilities.
The investment builds on Cirkla’s manufacturing operations in India, where the company has scaled its technology for commercial production across demanding protein packaging applications. CEO Vaibhav Goel said growing U.S. demand supports establishing domestic production to serve customers and prepare for national product rollouts.
Hall County’s Food Manufacturing Industry Supports Investment
Gainesville-Hall County’s concentration of food processors, equipment manufacturers and packaging suppliers helped position the community for Cirkla’s investment.
Known as the Poultry Capital of the World, the region offers an established customer base, workforce and industry partnerships that complement the company’s food packaging operations.
Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Tim Evans said Cirkla’s decision reinforces the region’s advantages across the food processing and packaging supply chain.
Gainesville Mayor Zack Thompson welcomed the company’s selection of the city for its North American manufacturing headquarters. He also pointed to the city’s partnership with Logistics Property Company in developing advanced manufacturing space at Gainesville 85 Business Park as a factor supporting industrial growth.
Georgia Logistics Infrastructure Connects Manufacturers to Markets
Georgia’s transportation network and port infrastructure will support Cirkla’s ability to serve customers from Gainesville.
Kemp highlighted Georgia Ports Authority investments, including the new Gainesville Inland Port, as assets that help manufacturers connect with markets around the world. He said Cirkla’s location reflects the strength of the state’s logistics capabilities.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson emphasized the connections among Georgia agriculture, food processing and packaging manufacturers. Cirkla’s products will support food companies as they move goods to customers across the country, he said.
Regional Project Manager Brandon Lounsbury represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development on the project in partnership with the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Quick Start.
About Cirkla
Cirkla develops molded fiber packaging using plant-based materials such as sugarcane bagasse, bamboo and wood pulp. Its products offer alternatives to traditional rigid plastic packaging across food and other applications.
The company’s portfolio includes MAP trays for meat, ready-meal packaging, dairy tubs, compostable coffee capsules and scoops. Cirkla supports customers from product design and development through large-scale commercial production.
Learn more at gocirkla.com.
