June 8, 2009 — Commercial production has just commenced on a brand new cellulose film manufacturing line at Innovia Films’ Wigton site in the UK.
The €10 Million investment for this new machine was agreed two years ago and will replace two existing production lines which have been in operation since the late 1940’s. The project, which was predominantly designed, built and project managed in-house, was completed on time and on budget.
The new machine will ultimately become Innovia Films’ highest output line. This state-of-the-art equipment will allow the manufacture of some grades faster than currently achieved and will consistently improve quality on others. Substantial environmental benefits and efficiencies were an integral part of the innovative design and will lower Innovia Films’ carbon footprint.
Alexander van 't Riet, Global Sales & Marketing Director stated: “The successful completion of this major project is testimony to Innovia Films’ ongoing commitment to cellulose film, a reflection of the dedication and skills of our highly experienced engineering team and a clear demonstration of our belief and desire to continue to bring further developments in cellulose technology to our customers.”
The first NatureFlex™ films were launched in 2003, and have, since then, been awarded 13 major packaging accolades. A recent addition to the cellulose based films range includes the biodegradable, compostable and high barrier, NatureFlex™ NK product which is suitable for use in a wide range of applications, in particular dried foods and snacks.
About Innovia Films Ltd.
Innovia Films Ltd. is a major producer of Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene (BOPP) and cellulose (Cellophane™) films with production sites in the U.K. (based at Wigton in Cumbria), USA, Belgium and Australia. The company holds a leading global position in the markets for labels and security films, coated packaging, overwrap and sustainable, biodegradable, compostable films under the brand-name NatureFlex™, employing some 1,400 people worldwide. Innovia Films became the first film company globally to offset the residual carbon-balance of its coated NatureFlex™ films. www.innoviafilms.com
Source: Innovia Press Release
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