11 August 2025

Mainetti Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Operating in Fletcher, North Carolina, Reinforcing its Commitment to the Circular Economy and Social Responsibility

Mainetti USA facility commemorates five years of delivering high-quality sustainable packaging solutions, while focusing on workplace culture and community engagement

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North Carolina, USA, August 11th, 2025 – Mainetti, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, proudly celebrates the five-year anniversary of its flagship facility in Fletcher, North Carolina. Since opening in 2020, the 300,000-square-foot facility has expanded its hanger reuse and recycling capacity dramatically – from a modest 38,000 units per day to nearly 800,000 hangers daily.

Employing 120 people, this high-performing facility demonstrates Mainetti’s ongoing commitment to the circular economy. Over the past five years, the Fletcher team has processed more than 1.09 billion hangers and counting across Mainetti’s return and recycling programs for the fashion retail sector, including contributions to the Hangerloop™ initiative. This number translates to over 80 million pounds of plastic being successfully reused or recycled that might otherwise have ended up in landfills, waterways, or incinerators.

Commenting on the anniversary, Brett Love, Assistant General Manager of Mainetti said: “We’re delighted to celebrate five years of our Fletcher facility opening – a milestone that is made even more meaningful given the challenges we faced from the onset. Launching operations in 2020, at the height of a global pandemic, came with immense uncertainty. Yet, our team rose to the challenge with agility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to adapt and succeed. Five years on, the growth and impact of the facility – primarily supporting our retail partner, Target – speaks volumes about what we’ve achieved together and our dedication to providing sustainable solutions for our customers and partners.”

In addition to navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fletcher facility faced more troubling times with the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, which caused severe flooding and disrupted operations. Despite the setback, the team came together with extraordinary determination, working around the clock to restore the facility to full operational strength. This moment exemplified the resilient spirit and deep-rooted culture at Mainetti, where employees are more than colleagues – they are united by a shared mission to advance the circular economy through high-quality, sustainable solutions.

“The recovery from Hurricane Helene was a powerful testament to the team’s unwavering commitment – not just to restoring operations at the Fletcher facility, but to upholding the values that define Mainetti as a whole,” said Brett. “It reinforced our deep belief in the strength of unity, resilience, and shared purpose, and we’re incredibly proud of our Fletcher team. This anniversary is a meaningful opportunity to recognize and celebrate their dedication, hard work, and extraordinary spirit.”

This spirit and dedication are further illustrated by the many community-focused initiatives spearheaded and facilitated by the Mainetti USA Fletcher operation. From organizing vital blood drives to supporting local youth sports programs, the team has been an active force for good in the community. They have also proudly sponsored impactful organizations, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters, a mentoring program that helps children realize their potential and build their futures. By supporting such programs, the team continues to demonstrate a deep and ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility and giving back to the vibrant local community.

As Mainetti approaches its 65th year as a global leader in sustainable packaging – serving retailers and fashion brands across 90 locations in 47 countries on six continents – the five-year anniversary of the Fletcher facility is a powerful reminder that small steps drive meaningful change. Since Mainetti’s founding in 1961 by Romeo, Gianni, Luigi, and Mario Mainetti, the company has remained steadfast in its commitment to customer satisfaction, product excellence, and the principles of the circular economy. Mainetti looks forward to seeing the Fletcher facility continue to thrive as a vital part of its global journey toward a more sustainable future.

About Mainetti

For over sixty years, Mainetti has been a trusted partner to the world’s leading retail and apparel brands. Mainetti began supplying labels, tags, and hangers to its fashion clients in Italy in the 1960s. By the 1980s, the company expanded its offerings to include flexible packaging, paper boxes, and shopping bags. Today, Mainetti is an end-to-end retail solution provider with 6,000 employees across 90 locations on six continents, focused on delivering innovative products and services to accelerate performance and improve customer experience. Mainetti is expanding its supply chain of sustainable products to more global locations and across more categories, including intelligent labels, luxury packaging, and paper hanging solutions. The company is guided by the principles of its Full Circle initiative, with a focus on utilizing 100% renewable energy across its operations by 2030. Mainetti is a proud member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, leading the industry in reuse and recycling initiatives, including its patented Hangerloop™ and Polyloop circular processes. Mainetti empowers its customers to create the future.