EarthShell Hidalgo has received a significant order from Wal-Mart of Mexico for EarthShell Packaging plates and bowls.

      The order represents the first opportunity for consumers outside the United States to purchase and use EarthShell products.  EarthShell Hidalgo has informed the company that it anticipates product should be available at Wal-Mart, Mexico.

      EarthShell Hidalgo’s license provides exclusivity to all market segments in Mexico. Hidalgo will procure product for this retail order from EarthShell’s U.S.-based licensee, ReNewable Products, Inc. (RPI).  EarthShell Hidalgo and RPI are working jointly to amend packaging language and product count to meet the customer’s needs.

      “EarthShell Hidalgo is proud to be a part of

EarthShell’s new momentum and bring the first EarthShell products to the Mexican consumer,” said David Maczka of EarthShell Hidalgo. 

      EarthShell Hidalgo recently completed construction on the first phase of a 150,000 square foot manufacturing facility located on a 25 acre parcel close to the capital city of Pachuca, Hidalgo.  EarthShell Hidalgo plans to invest approximately $50 million in completing a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for EarthShell Packaging while creating new employment opportunities in the local market area. 

      Ultimately, this new facility will be capable of housing 96 EarthShell Packaging equipment modules with appropriate warehouse space.  The new manufacturing facility is strategically located in close proximity to the greater Mexico City market, one of the world’s fastest growing food service disposable packaging markets, and home to more than 30 million people. This new facility will initially focus on manufacturing EarthShell plates and bowls, but will also be capable of producing future foam laminate products developed by EarthShell Corporation, such as...

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