SWM Adds TPU Film Production Capabilities in Asia
July 17 2019 - 11:00AM
SWM International (NYSE: SWM) is expanding its thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU) film manufacturing capabilities to meet growing
global demand with the installation of a TPU film line at its
manufacturing site in Suzhou, China. The new line includes
state-of-the-art manufacturing and quality control equipment and
will support the growth of SWM’s Argotec™ protective film business
in China and across the Asia Pacific region.
“Our customers are excited to gain local access to SWM’s
expertise in TPU film manufacturing. We will increase our already
high standard of service to our films customers by producing and
shipping TPU locally and in region,” said Kelly Huang, SWM
Commercial Director – Asia Pacific. “We are committed to the Asia
Pacific region and helping our customers continue to grow in the
paint protection automotive aftermarket and the graphics market
using our Argotec™ film products.”
The new line is expected to produce commercial quantities of TPU
in Q1 2020. SWM’s advanced manufacturing facility in Suzhou, opened
in 2018, already produces other materials including NaltexTM
Diamond Netting, CoretecTM tubing, and CoretecTM machined parts.
The new TPU film line in Suzhou comes on the heels of another TPU
film line recently added at SWM’s Gilberdyke, UK site to support
growing demand from film customers across the EMEA
region.
“As a leading global TPU film producer, we are committed to
producing differentiated, high performance and functional films
that excel in difficult applications. We look forward to continued
collaboration with our Asia Pacific customers on our ArgotecTM
films, a brand well-known globally for quality and performance,”
said Carl Sittard, SWM Vice President and General Manager –
Films.
About SWM: SWM is a leading
global performance materials company. Our highly engineered papers,
films, nets and nonwovens are designed and manufactured using
natural fibers and polymers for a variety of industries and
applications. We provide our customers with critical components
that enhance the performance of their products. End markets served
include filtration, transportation, infrastructure and
construction, medical, industrial, tobacco, energy, food services
and home décor. SWM and its subsidiaries manufacture on four
continents conduct business in over 90 countries and employ
approximately 3,400 people worldwide. For further information,
please visit SWM’s web site at www.swmintl.com.
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