AptarGroup's facility OK after Midland flooding

MIDLAND, Mich.—The AptarGroup Inc., a global producer of dispensing systems in the liquid silicone molding industry, said its Midland facility is not expected to be impacted by the flooding in the 41,000-person community along the Tittabawassee River, after two dams north of Midland were breached May 19 due to heavy rains.

However, the lives of some of its employees have been upended due to the resulting mandatory evacuations, according to an Aptar spokesperson.

The company, which is not in immediate proximity to the flood-ravaged areas that caused the evacuation of 10,000 people, did close May 19 and May 20 to support evacuation and flooding relief efforts, according to an Aptar spokesperson.

"Our thoughts are with our Aptar teammates and everyone in Midland who has been impacted by the terrible flooding," said Katie Reardon, director of global corporate communications for AptarGroup. "We are focused on the safety and support of our people as we do have some employees who live closer to town and were safely evacuated."

Aptar Midland reopened May 21, Reardon said.

"At this time, we do not foresee an impact in the supply chain from raw materials through to production of our products for our customers," she said.

The company is providing a $20,000 donation to the Michigan Red Cross in support of the Midland Flood Relief Campaign, and any additional contributions from U.S. Aptar employees will be matched by Aptar, Reardon said.

Aptar's dispensing systems and solutions can be found in myriad industries, from beauty and home care, to food and beverage and pharmaceuticals.