Nefab opened a new engineering center and customer experience center in Austin, Texas, strengthening the company’s U.S. footprint. The $2.5 million investment will support the region’s growing technology, automotive and manufacturing sectors.
“At Nefab, we are not just suppliers—we are partners in packaging innovation,” says Pirjit Sreedharan, regional managing director, Nefab South Central. “With our new Austin facility, we’re strengthening our ability to work closely with customers, developing solutions that lower costs, reduce environmental impact, and address the unique challenges of fast-paced, innovation-driven industries.”
With industries such as semiconductors, datacom, lithium-ion batteries, and e-mobility rapidly expanding in Austin, Nefab says the demand for specialized, sustainable packaging solutions continues to grow. The new facility will help the company help manufacturers meet evolving supply chain demands while improving sustainability performance.
The Nefab Engineering Center (NEC) will focus on the rapid development and testing of sustainable industrial packaging equipment and machines. Equipped with advanced multi-material prototyping equipment and in-house testing capabilities, the facility accelerates packaging development - reducing turnaround times for prototypes, samples and raw material testing from weeks to hours. Customers can work directly with packaging designers on-site to refine and test solutions tailored to their specific needs.
Key features of NEC include engineering expertise. A dedicated team of innovation and product engineers collaborating closely with customers to develop tailored solutions. The facility is capable of multi-material prototyping and the development of solutions using corrugated materials, wood, foam, fiber flute and hybrid designs. Customer collaboration happens on-site for development and testing to ensure packaging meets functional and sustainability requirements.
Alongside the NEC, the Customer Experience Center (CEC) provides an interactive space where customers can explore packaging solutions in practical applications and simulated environments. Designed for hands-on experience, the CEC allows businesses to take a closer look at the packaging designs in real-world conditions and evaluate material performance before full-scale implementation.
“At Nefab, we are committed to being where our customers are - working side by side to develop solutions that meet their unique and evolving needs," said Patric Vestlund, executive vice president of Americas at Nefab. "Engineering is at the heart of our approach, and our new facility – along with our growing engineering team - reinforces that focus. With its vibrant technology and manufacturing ecosystem, strong infrastructure, and skilled workforce, Austin offers the ideal environment for deepening collaboration and driving innovation."
Nefab also recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. The site will integrate in-house design, production and reuse of packaging to support lithium batteries and e-mobility and automotive, electronics and datacom industries.
