ILLINOIS (News release) -- Ox Industries announces the expansion of its Aurora, Illinois converting plant. The enhanced facility will include spiral wound tube and core production and recutting capabilities, further reinforcing Ox Industries' commitment to supporting the Midwest market. This investment will complement the company's existing operations at its Stevens Point, Wisconsin facility and enable significant growth in the region.

The Aurora plant, already equipped with cutting-edge, high-speed sheeter and protective packaging lines, is set to become one of Ox Industries' largest vertically integrated converting operations.

Full production of spiral wound tubes and cores at the Aurora facility is projected to be operational before the fall of this year.

Ox Industries is a leading manufacturer of 100% recycled paperboard, paper tubes and cores, and protective packaging.