Clark Freeport — A box manufacturing company is set to expand its operation at the Clark Civil Aviation Complex here.

This was formalised during the signing of an agreement between the Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) and UET Box Mfg. Corp.

The agreement was signed on Friday by CIAC chief operations officer Brando Aguilera and UET International Corp. President and UET Box Mfg. Corp. chairman Thomas Moose Jr.

Sustained growth

Under the lease agreement, UET will expand its operations to more than 10,000sqm with an investment of P169.7 million. The expansion aims to further strengthen UET’s operations and service capacity following sustained growth and the increasing demand of the company’s international clients.

The new building for the expansion project is targeted for completion between the second and third quarters of 2026.

Operating since June 2012, UET International specializes in high-quality knitted products such as socks, beanies, scarves and bags.

Its sister company, UET Box MFG., has been producing standard and custom shipping boxes since 2016.

Chief development officer Melissa Feliciano mentioned that the investment not only reinforces Clark’s position as a strategic industrial and logistics hub but also translates to direct job generation, enhanced local supply chain activity, and increased investor confidence in CIAC as a reliable government partner.

Fulfilling a vision

CIAC cited that by attracting high-value manufacturing operations, the Clark Aviation Capital is fulfilling its vision of becoming a catalyst for inclusive economic growth and nation-building, fostering regional development, and creating a robust ecosystem where aviation, logistics, commerce and manufacturing thrive.

“We believe this expansion reflects not only the remarkable growth of our companies but also the strategic value of investing in the Clark Freeport Zone, which continues to be a hub for innovation, opportunity and sustainable development,” she stressed.