The new plant will serve the entire continent and will consolidate ITASA's position as a global manufacturer and supplier of release liners.
The construction of this new facility, which will require an investment of €20 million, is the first time ITASA has built a completely new plant outside its headquarters in Spain. The estimated production capacity of the plant will be more than 150 million square metres. With the opening of the plant, ITASA will become the first global manufacturer with production capacity in Latin America.
ITASA has chosen to set up in Querétaro because it is a perfect location to serve its customers in the US and Latin America. The launch will enable the company to position itself with greater guarantees and accessibility in the growing release liners market, improving the response capacity and flexibility for customers operating in the area.
The new plant, whose construction will be completed this November, will have a production area of 6,000m2 with the possibility to expand. It will initially provide employment for a staff of 30 people which will increase to 50 people in late 2019, when production is expected to be at full capacity.
According to Olivier Lavaud, general manager of ITASA: “The construction of a plant in Mexico is part of ITASA's vision: to be a global producer of silicone liners and support market leaders around the world.”
ITASA's launch in the Americas is part of the company’s firm commitment to internationalisation, which already led to the acquisition of a production plant in Malaysia two years ago.
ITASA has been manufacturing high-quality silicone paper since 1974 for different applications in sectors such as self-adhesive tape, labels, composites, medicine, graphic arts, hygiene, etc. Based in Andoain, it has cemented its success by maintaining constant investment, allowing it to create a strong presence on five continents.
