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EuroWire – September 2008 15
english corporate news
Polifibra Group has moved its original Italian production plant
to a new location and invested in a new laminator for the
cable market, a new solvent recovery system and a new data
processing (SAP) system, enabling the effective organisation of
this new facility.
The most important investment has been the new larger factory,
which with its increased space and restructured raw materials,
planning, laminating, slitting and logistical departments, will
provide a better logistical platform from which to work towards
improving efficiency in all of these key areas.
The second important investment has been the installation
of a new laminator, together with the installation of two new
spoolers in its facilities in France and Germany.
The new laminator, which can process up to 1,600mm wide,
replaces a previous machine that could only process 1,000mm
width. The increased capacity will be dedicated to the research
and development of new products and markets, while
continuing to support its existing customers requirements.
Mr Luigi Penzo, chairman of Polifibra Group states that, “Any
modern production facility, to be successful, must be organised
and structured, with a firm control over its internal processes.”
In recent years, this philosophy has enabled Mr Penzo to
successfully implement many changes with the internal
structure of Polifibra, promoting “a more customer oriented
approach,” focusing on customers’ present and future needs.
With the installation of a new solvent recovery system,
Polifibra is working towards accreditation of the environmental
management system ISO 14001, adopting high quality
standards to satisfy the most demanding needs of its customers,
while endeavouring to control and limit the environmental
impact of its activities.
Mr Penzo suggests, “The first benefits of the restructured
Polifibra are already beginning to show, with a reduction in
purchasing lead time, due to better control of raw materials. We
have also improved our customer service, due to better control
of our manufacturing processes. The current global economic
market is certainly a challenging one, however the changes we
have made will ensure our continued success for many more
years to come.”
Polifibra SpA – Italy
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