2007-11-18 Manufacturing News

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New High quality plastics plant for the packaging industry

Equipolymers expansion is part of growth strategy to produce PET plastics used in the packaging industry, for the production of beverage, food and other liquid containers.

Equipolymers, Horgen, Switzerland has completed the construction of a state-of-the-art polycondensation line for the production and manufacture of PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastics at its production centre in Ottana, Italy. The new production facility started production on 1st November 2007 and will produce high quality plastics for use in the packaging industry and in particular for the production of beverage, food and other liquid containers.

Incorporating the most advanced ZIMMER Technology in the melt phase polycondensation, the train operates in complete synergy with the existing BUEHLER solid state polycondensation plant, ensuring a seamless production process and consistent output quality.

With the start of the new plastics PET plant, Ottana’s PET production capacity increases to 150,000 metric tonnes per year, contributing to a total capacity of 485,000 metric tons per year, making Equipolymers a European market leader.

“This expansion is part of the Equipolymers growth strategy and commitment to meet the continually rising demand of our European customers”, said Graham Fox, CEO and President of Equipolymers. “Completion of this investment means that we now have three highly competitive manufacturing plants in Europe with the Ottana facility having integrated on-site PTA.”

The purified terephthalic acid (PTA) that is also produced by Equipolymers is a key raw material for the production of PET plastics used in packaging.

Equipolymers, a 50/50 global joint venture between Petrochemical Industries Company of Kuwait, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation and The Dow Chemical Company, serves customers globally and is headquartered in Horgen (Zurich), Switzerland. Production facilities include PET and PTA plants in Ottana, Italy, and two PET plants in Schkopau, Germany.

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