German packaging manufacturer Papier-Mettler is investing $48 million in a plant in Moorefield, and they expect to create 100 jobs. The company acquired an industrial building in May for its first U.S. production plant. The company manufacturers packaging from paper and plastic and has pioneered sustainable packaging alternatives. The business is family-owned, employs about 5,000 people in 16 countries, and operates a sales office in Massachusetts.