Hoffmaster invests $65 million to expand Clintonville manufacturing

CLINTONVILLE – Hoffmaster, the manufacturer of single-use tableware items, is expanding its operations through a $65 million investment expected to create more than 100 manufacturing positions. The project includes the acquisition of an adjacent parcel and construction of an 86,000 square-foot expansion of the Clintonville facility.
The initiative is being undertaken in partnership with Hoffmaster’s long-time landlord, Gladstone Commercial Corporation, which is funding the land acquisition and building expansion as part of a long-term lease extension supporting Hoffmaster’s continued growth. Construction will be completed by Keller, Inc., with work beginning in July 2026 and expected to conclude in spring 2027. The Clintonville facility manufactures consumer products, including paper plates, napkins, table covers, and baking paper.
“When local businesses and communities work together, everyone benefits,” said Aaron Holt, chief financial officer at Hoffmaster. “We’re proud to be part of the Clintonville community and remain committed to investing it its future. We value the city’s partnership and the shared commitment to making Clintonville a great place to live and work.”
Hoffmaster continues to increase paper plate production to meet growing demand across its full portfolio of plates, including seasonal, special occasion, solid-color and everyday options. Combined with recent upgrades, the expansion will nearly double the facility’s annual paper plate output.
“The biggest impact of this expansion is our ability to continue growing alongside our customers,” Holt said. “Many of those customers are experiencing rapid growth, and this investment ensure we can continue supporting their needs.
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is supporting the project by authorizing up to $1 million in performance-based state income tax credits over the next three years. The actual amount of tax credits the company will receive is contingent upon the number of jobs created and the amount of capital investment during the period.
Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Oshkosh, Hoffmaster has a long history as a Wisconsin-based company. As a state, Wisconsin has deep roots in the forest products industry. It ranks first across the nation for paper production from forestry and logging pulp and paper.