Tetra Pak Invests Euros25 Million in Turkish Packaging Material Plant
Plant technology upgrade in Izmir enables local production and export of innovative packages, including Tetra Gemina® Aseptic and Tetra Prisma® Aseptic
Tetra Pak marking its 40th year of operations in Turkey, inaugurates a new laminator at its packaging material factory in Izmir, Turkey. The new VT laminator will increase production capacity by 20%, delivering innovative packages with shorter lead time to customers in the Turkey and Caucasus, and enabling export to the region.
The new laminator, which begins production in January 2013, boosts production capacity from 5 billion packs to approximately 6 billion. It is capable of laminating all types and sizes of Tetra Pak packages, including Tetra Prisma® Aseptic, Tetra Gemina® Aseptic and Tetra Brik® Aseptic packages with Helicap caps.
Tetra Pak Turkey & Caucasus Managing Director Francis Goodenday said: "In an increasingly competitive world, Tetra Pak recognizes the need to offer our customers the very best products, technology and service. This investment will enable us to meet our customers' needs in a continuously growing, dynamic market by providing them with faster lead times, innovative packages and all the advantages of local supply and support."
Commenting on 40 years of successful partnership in Turkey, Goodenday said: " We have grown with our customers, and together we have stayed true to the ambition of providing quality and food safety. Beyond business success, we have also made great strides in promoting healthy milk together with our customers."
Said Selami Ulusoy, Tetra Pak Ãzmir Factory Director: "The plant has received many awards for its quality, low waste figures and high performance. Thanks to this investment it now offers new standards for quality and innovation."
Visits the Tetra Pak Turkey web site
For more information please contact:
Linda Bernier, Tetra Pak, Cell: +39 348 145 4229
Annie Kasmai, Cohn & Wolfe for Tetra Pak, Tel: +44 20 7331 5399
