Klockner invests in Asian and US production capacity

The Klockner Pentaplast Group is adding to its global production capacity for shrink label films in its Rayond, Thailand and Rural Retreat, USA facilities. The company will also add PVC production capacity to the Thai site. The investment, which includes two tentering lines and PVC production machinery, totals USD $37 million. Sixty-four new employees will be added worldwide. Startup is targeted for early 2011.  

The new tentering lines will produce PETG and PVC shrink films and will add 15,000 tons of shrink film capacity to the company’s existing global production.  

Pentalabel shrink films are available in a range of transverse-direction oriented (TDO) and machine-direction oriented (MDO) shrink films specifically designed for full-body or partial sleeve labels, promotion packs/multi-packs, tamper-evident closures, capsules (wine caps), roll-fed, and roll-sleeve labels. The films are typically printed for highly decorated labels that provide food and consumer products with 360-degree graphics.  

Primarily used for pharmaceutical, shrink base film, and thermoformed packaging applications, the new PVC investment will add 12,500 tons of capacity. The line is engineered to meet the requirements and regulatory standards of the pharmaceutical industry. Klockner Pentaplast says it is now the only local producer in the Asian region to meet these manufacturing standards.  

‘These expansions will enable us to continue to support our customers’ growing global demand for high-quality packaging films. Continuing to supply the global marketplace with a broad film portfolio produced utilizing the most advanced production technology allows international converters and brand companies to source identical high-quality films across all regions and further enhances product development capabilities,’ said Tom Goeke, CEO of the Klockner Pentaplast Group.  

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