Jindal Films increases metallizing and extrusion capabilities in Europe

A 10.5m orientation line will be installed by the fourth quarter of 2016, increasing capacity by more than 50,000tpa and further improving production flexibility. A metallizer is expected to start-up in the second quarter of next year and will add 10,000 tons of metallization capacity.

‘This investment reinforces our commitment to providing customers with a long term supply strategy and strong technology,’ said Alessandro Fontanarosa, operations director at the Brindisi site. ‘We have a wide range of quality products, and continue to focus on expanding our reach with next generation solutions.’

A further recent investment at Jindal Films Europe’s Brindisi site has been a trigeneration plant, which allows for the production of heat, electrical power and cooling power from just one power source.

Scott Van Winter, CEO and executive vice president of Jindal Films, said: ‘This investment strategy underscores the confidence we have in our employees, our customers and our suppliers to aggressively grow the specialty films business.

‘We’re able to leverage exceptional technology and a solid asset base with a global presence, enabling us to provide solutions everywhere in the world.’