Klockner Pentaplast Invests in New Production Capacity

GORDONSVILLE, Va. and RAYONG, Thailand—KP, a shrink-label films and PVC producer, announced that it will add to its global production capacity for transverse-direction oriented shrink-label films. Primarily used for full- or partial-body shrink-sleeve applications, the new shrink film capacity will be located at the company’s Rayong, Thailand, and Rural Retreat, U.S., manufacturing facilities. In addition, KP announced that it will be adding PVC production capacity to its Rayong, Thailand site. The expansion includes two tentering lines and PVC production machinery. Sixty-four employees will be added worldwide.