A packaging firm is to create 26 jobs as it invests £12 million at its Blackwood plant over the next four years.
Seda UK,which makes a range of food and drink packaging, is based at Hawtin Park, in Blackwood, where it already employs 227 people.
Managing director of the firm Lorenzo Angelucci said: “It increases our capacity and capability which is important for the medium-term development of the business.
“It means we can maintain our momentum and provide an even better service to customers. Our Welsh operation is a great success and we are delighted to have secured this investment from our parent company with the assistance and support from the Welsh Assembly Government.”
Seda has already invested £2.5m in a new production line for cartons and in a high quality high-speed printing machine.
The investment has been supported by the Welsh Assembly Government through the Single Investment Funds.
Ieuan Wyn Jones, Minister for the Economy and Transport, said: “It will ensure the company retains its competitive edge and enable it to provide a one-stop-shop service to its blue chip clients.
“The Assembly Government supported the company’s initial decision to invest in Wales in 2004 and an expansion project it undertook in 2008, both of which have created jobs and made a significant impact on the local economy.”
Islwyn AM Irene James said: “This is good news for Blackwood and for Seda UK.”
The firm, which was started in Italy in 1964, provides packaging to leading firms such as McDonald’s, Coca Cola, Nestlé and Unilever.