Expancel inaugurates new plant in China
30. October 2009
Today, October 30, 2009, Expancel is inaugurating its new plant in Suzhou, China. Customers, colleagues and representatives from Eka management will participate in a traditional Chinese ceremony.
The new plant is built on Eka's site in Suzhou and was purchased together with the Purate organization. The plant premises are fitted with equipment from the Stockvik facility and its products target the local, Chinese market.
"It's a pleasure to be able to inaugurate a new plant in what is a growing market for us,” says Project Manager Hans Östling. “We hope to expand our customer base in 2010 and that this facility will give us opportunities to grow further in China.”
The inauguration in Suzhou comes during an expansion phase for Expancel in China, where sales have doubled since last year. Expancel has not been significantly affected by the global crisis as the customer base is broad and downturn in one customer segment, such as the car manufacturing industry, is compensated by growth in others.
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