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For electric cables
n PVC based
n Thermoplastic halogen free flame
retardant (HFFR)
n Crosslinkable halogen free flame
retardant (XL-HFFR)
n Polythylene and Polypropylene-
based compounds
For pipes and profiles extrusion
n PVC for rigid and flexible pipes
n PVC for shutters, electrical con-
duits and gaskets
n PVC for nets and fencing
n PVC for medical tubing
For injection and blow moulding
n PVC for junction boxes and fittings
n PVC for plugs
n PVC for shoes and other app-
lications
n PVC for medical devices
Compounds produced
In addition to the investment in
research and development, a further
€3m can be expected for two new
production lines, leading to a further
20 per cent increase in production
and, no doubt, the creation of more
job opportunities.
And that is something that the
company expects to do every two
years. Research the markets, invest
and introduce new production lines
to keep them one step ahead of the
competition.
Given the economic climate
experienced over the last few years,
the figures make impressive reading
for a company still in its teens.
Fainplast exports 40 per cent of its
products and the market share on
home soil is around 15 per cent. The
growth it has seen offers
employment opportunities for new
staff – 10 have been recruited in the
last year alone, taking it to an
85-strong workforce.
“Recently we are focusing on the
sector of cables which connect solar
panels to the grid,” explained Signor
Faraotti.
“These are products that must
guarantee maximum performance,
although they remain exposed to the
elements for decades.”
There is justifiable pride in the voice
as he talks about those cables which
form part of the range of
halogen-free compounds
(XLPO-HFFR) that Fainplast has
recently launched onto the market.
This is in addition to the compounds
produced for electric cables, pipes
and profiles, for injection and blow
moulding, and ‘tailor-made’
products giving the company –
justifiably – the tag of ‘specialist’
producer. Flexibility is very much
key as orders can be completed
quickly, on time and very much to
the customer’s satisfaction.
That flexibility and speed is, as
always, backed up by a relentless
quality control and testing.
Fainplast is certified UNI EN ISO
9001-2000 but more importantly,
instilled in the employees is the
point that customer is king.
Without quality the customer
would not return and a rapid
growth of 20 per cent each year
would certainly not be achieved.
As for the future. The plant
(22,000m2) sits on a site a
Fainplast Srl – Italy
Zone Industriale Campolungo
Il Fase
63100 Ascoli Piceno
Tel: +39 0736 403 605
Fax: +39 0736 403 807
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shade over double that size so there
is plenty of room for expansion. I’m
sure that’s one thing Senor Faraotti
ponders as he walks round his own
corner of Ascoli Piceno.
❍ ❍ Plastic compounds made at the
site in Ascoli Piceno