Jindal Films to add metalliser and BOPP films production line at Brindisi site in Italy

17-Dec-15

The company will add new metalliser and biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films production line at its Brindisi site in Italy, as per Business Standard. As a part of its investment strategy in Europe, Jindal Films, the US-based subsidiary of Jindal Poly Films Limited and a manufacturer of specialty biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, will increase metallising and extrusion capabilities at its Brindisi site in Italy. A 10.5 m orientation line will be installed by Q4, 2016, increasing capacity by more than 50,000 tpa and further improving production flexibility. The metalliser is expected to start-up in Q2, 2016 and will add 10,000 tons of metallisation capacity. “This investment reinforces our commitment to providing customers with a long term supply strategy and strong technology. We have a wide range of quality products, and continue to focus on expanding our reach with next generation solutions,” said Alessandro Fontanarosa, Brindisi operations director. Scott Van Winter, CEO & executive vice president, Jindal Films, added, “This investment strategy underscores the confidence we have in our employees, our customers and our suppliers to aggressively grow the specialty films business. We are able to leverage exceptional technology and a solid asset base with a global presence, enabling us to provide solutions everywhere in the world.”