E. Hofmann Packaging broke ground on its first U.S. operation Tuesday. The Canadian-based plastics packaging producer is investing $43 million in a new Hopkins County facility, creating 164 quality Kentucky jobs, according to a news release from the governor’s office. E. Hofmann Packaging is a great company and community partner,” Whitfield said. “The groundbreaking of E. Hofmann Packaging represents a major step forward in Madisonville’s continued economic growth,” said Cotton. “Breaking ground today with E. Hofmann Packaging is the result of months of collaboration and a shared commitment to building something meaningful for Madisonville and Hopkins County,” Williams said.