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ORACAL Plant Expansion
Wednesday 30. July 2008 - Oracal USA, the U.S.-based partner of Orafol International, announced plans today to significantly expand its U.S. operations with the addition of a new warehouse facility and an additional adhesive coating line.
According to Holger Loclair, CEO of Oracal USA, construction associated with the $20 million expansion project will begin in August, 2008, with completion expected by early 2009. The additional warehouse facility will add approximately 92,000 square-feet of warehouse space to the companys existing 260,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution facility located in Black Creek, Georgiaa suburb of Savannah.
“Were extremely encouraged with the growth weve experienced since dedicating the first phase of our U.S. manufacturing facility in 2006,” Mr. Loclair added. “Our latest expansion plans reflect the ongoing confidence our distributors and end-users have shown in our products, as well as our own expectations for continued growth in all of our markets. “
A division of Orafol International, Oracal USA manufactures and markets a technologically advanced line of vinyl PSA graphic films, digital media and laminating films used in signage, screen-printing and digital printing applications. Its market area includes North America, Latin America and the Caribbean