Axium Packaging Invests $45 Million to Expand Manufacturing Capacity | Axium Plastics

New Facility Adds to Columbus Region’s Manufacturing Momentum and Market Reach

Columbus, Ohio – Axium Packaging, a New Albany-headquartered manufacturer of specialized plastic products for global consumer product companies, will invest an additional $45 million in a new facility in Jersey Township. The nearly 300,000-square-foot building will house expanded tube manufacturing operations and a specialized warehouse to support new and growing contracts across North America. The project will create 70 new jobs and retain 1200+ existing jobs in the Columbus Region. The new manufacturing facility will bring Axium Packaging’s Central Ohio investments to $550+ million with 2,000,000 square feet of manufacturing and warehouse facilities.

Axium Packaging’s investment in the Columbus Region is part of a larger growth story that started in a single room in Ontario, Canada. Founded by Pushminder Judge and Paul Judge in 2010, the company has grown from a six-desk operation into one of North America’s leading manufacturers of packaging components for multinational consumer product brands.

“This investment positions us to meet the evolving needs of our customers with greater speed and precision,” said Paul Judge, chief executive officer of Axium Packaging. “The Columbus Region continues to offer the right mix of talent, infrastructure and momentum to support our long-term growth. We are proud to expand in a place that shares our vision for manufacturing excellence.”

Located on Worthington Road, the new site marks another milestone for Axium, which has steadily expanded its U.S. operations through continued investment in advanced manufacturing and packaging solutions. Axium Packaging’s North America manufacturing footprint includes 25 facilities within 4,100,000 square feet and over 3,500 full-time employees. The facility will allow Axium to meet the evolving demands of the personal care industry, where speed, brand differentiation and supply chain agility are increasingly critical.

“This project is ideally located within one of our main growth corridors and brings good employment opportunities to people in and around Jersey Township,” said Jersey Township Administrator Rob Platte. “Whether it’s a first job, a new career path or added stability for a household, these are the kinds of investments that generate new revenue for government services, such as schools and Fire/EMS, and make a real difference in people’s lives. We’re proud to support growth that so directly benefits our community.”

The Columbus Region is seeing a sharp rise in manufacturing activity. Since 2022, there has been a surge in manufacturing projects within the Region’s active project pipeline, which tracks companies exploring investment opportunities. Currently standing at 61%, the manufacturing share of the pipeline points to sustained momentum in this sector.

“Axium’s decision to invest in a new tube manufacturing facility in Jersey Township reflects the momentum that’s driving Ohio’s manufacturing resurgence,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “The company’s vision to grow in Ohio will strengthen Axium’s North American footprint, demonstrating the advantages of being in a state that champions industry, values innovation and delivers results.”

The Columbus Region also offers a distinct logistical advantage for manufacturers. With 43% of the U.S. population located within a day’s drive, companies can move goods quickly, reduce shipping costs, and serve customers with greater speed and efficiency.

“Axium continues to set the standard for what it means to be a committed corporate partner,” said Matt McCollister, interim president of One Columbus. “They are scaling with purpose and doing it in a way that brings lasting value to our workforce, our communities and the broader manufacturing ecosystem. Their growth is a win for the entire region.”

Axium’s continued investment reflects its longstanding ties to the Columbus Region. The company has been nationally recognized for its innovative manufacturing approach and close partnerships with major brands, including local standout Bath & Body Works. As Axium scales to meet global demand, its deepening presence in Central Ohio speaks to its enduring commitment to growing where it began.

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About Axium Packaging

Axium Packaging, privately owned by the Judge family and a leading manufacturer of packaging components for multinational consumer product companies, specializes in plastic packaging manufacturing with the expertise, experience, technology, and production facilities that rapidly deliver tailored solutions for unique customer needs. Axium Packaging’s innovative and technology-driven approach to plastic packaging, replicated across more than 25 manufacturing facilities in North America, provides customers with fast, flexible, and focused solutions to meet their unique market needs. The company’s performance-driven manufacturing ecosystem and design process makes Axium Packaging the future of plastic packaging design.

About JobsOhio

JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with seven regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Lake to River, Ohio Southeast, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow the company on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

About the Columbus Partnership

The Columbus Partnership brings together civic-minded business leaders to advance a shared vision to make Columbus the most prosperous region in the country. Columbus Partnership member CEOs are committed to the future of the Columbus metropolitan area through high-impact civic and philanthropic engagement. Through our One Columbus and Smart Columbus brands and investor support, our team works to help create jobs and attract capital investment, expand access to opportunity, and improve the economic competitiveness of the Columbus Region. Learn more at columbusregion.com.