| Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX: AL) unveiled today a new €5.2 million state-of-the-art rotogravure press at its Alcan Packaging site in Dijon, France to be used in the production of flexible packaging for the dairy market. Twenty-five new jobs will be created at the site’s converting operation.
"This investment will allow us to better respond to our customers’ needs and strengthen our position in the dairy market in France" said Michael Cronin, President, Alcan Packaging Food Europe at the unveiling of the rotogravure press to the local authorities and the media today. "Alcan Packaging Dijon has always focused on service, responsiveness and flexibility to better serve its customers. The site is already a good example of Alcan Packaging’s objective to develop centres of excellence and this investment will further increase the plant’s capacity and competitiveness," he added.
Alcan Packaging Dijon employs 300 people, and has long-standing experience in specialising equipment for specific product ranges. This new high-productivity printing line is equipped with seven printing blocs plus coating, and efficient monitoring and inspection systems. It will specialise in the production of wrap around labels by which adhesive printed-paper is coated onto yogurt containers for decoration.
Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum and packaging. With world-class operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, aerospace applications, bauxite mining and alumina processing, today’s Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative solutions and services. Alcan employs approximately 70,000 people and has operating facilities in 55 countries and regions.
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