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Poligal Launches New Plant in Poland

At a glance
  • The new plant includes a Brückner 5-layer, 8.7 m wide extrusion line with a production capacity of 40,000 tonnes/year.
  • The project involves a 40 million euro investment.
  • A new metallisation line will be added in 2018.
  • The plant is located in Skarbimierz, 60 km southeast of Wroclaw.

Investment and Production Capacity

Poligal has launched a new plant in Skarbimierz, Poland, with a 40 million euro investment. The facility features a Brückner 5-layer, 8.7 m wide extrusion line, capable of producing 40,000 tonnes/year of BOPP film. A new metallisation line is scheduled to be added in 2018.

Strategic Location

Located 60 km southeast of Wroclaw, the plant aims to improve service in Central Europe, offering quicker response times. Its proximity to Germany and its position in Poland's growing flexible packaging market are strategic advantages.

Enhanced Competitiveness

This new line will boost Poligal's competitiveness in product segments like films for labels and enable the development of new films for special applications. It also ensures comprehensive coverage for Europe's major converters and end users, complementing existing plants in Spain and Portugal.

Compliance and Standards

The investment adheres to European safety and environmental protection standards, reflecting Poligal's commitment to responsible manufacturing practices.