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Relocations and expansions across Europe

Glunz & Jensen consolidates production and R&D at its new Danish headquarters

IN the past year Glunz & Jensen has been restructuring its business to transform the company into a more profitable, efficient and more cohesive entity. A part of the plan has been to merge departments across Denmark and move its activities and headquarters to Nyborg, the eastern part of Funen.

The next step of the plan is to strengthen its Flexographic business area. It has been decided to consolidate the company’s production and R&D activities from Rosate (Italy) and Ringe (Denmark) into the new headquarters in Nyborg, Denmark. These two sites will be consolidated into the 5850m2 production and warehouse facility in Nyborg, creating a Flexographic centre of excellence.

The company will successively move into the new locations on Lindholm Havnevej 33 in Nyborg in the first 6 months of 2018. The 5800m2 buildings are situated directly on the harbour front and combine offices, production and warehouse facilities. Visit: www.glunz-jensen.com

MMK to build new sinter plant

Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works (MMK) is completing the final preparatory stage of work for the construction of a new sinter plant in Magnitogorsk. The current works include driving piles, laying foundations and installing the metal structures. The installation of the main technological equipment is planned for March 2018.

The total capital investment in the complex, which will provide an opportunity to significantly improve the quality of the sintered steel and reduce the environmental impact, amounts to approximately RUB 22 billion.

Work on the site began in December 2016 with construction of the electric substation No. 68. Currently, its construction and wiring are around 90% complete. It has now been connected to the high voltage line, and is ready for additional voltage supply for the construction site of the sinter plant. Visit: www.mmk.ru

stalatube invests €20 million in growth and internationalisation

Stalatube Oy will invest heavily in growth and internationalisation in the next two years. The company’s turnover already grew 20% in 2017. Stalatube is now preparing for more growth in Finland, and also in Poland by establishing a production facility in Lodz, for manufacturing further processed stainless steel products.

In Finland, Stalatube will increase its capacity and focus its operations in one production facility. The facility in Poland will produce labour-intensive further processed products serving especially the central European markets, shortening their delivery times. Stalatube’s position as a leading supplier of stainless steel structural hollow sections, its wide product portfolio, custom-made solutions tailored to meet specific customer needs, and its flexible customer service have given the company a competitive advantage in its market areas.

CEO Jukka Nummi says, “Improving cost-efficiency on a continuous basis demands renewal and investments as well – even bold ones. Another positive aspect is that growth brings the need for more industry professionals, both in Finland and Poland.” Visit: www.stalatube.com

Smurfit Kappa expands global network of recycling plants

Smurfit Kappa has opened a new recycling plant in Malaga, which will strengthen its recovered paper service in the region. The plant, which is expected to process over 30,000 tonnes of recovered paper annually, is perfectly positioned to meet the city’s growing recycling needs.

A fleet of eco-friendly hybrid vehicles collects paper and board from households and businesses. This is then sorted at the plant and sent to the Smurfit Kappa Mengibar Containerboard Mill where it is converted into board that is used to create new packaging. Speaking at the launch, Ignacio Sánchez, Recycling Country Manager, Spain, said: “Paper-based packaging is 100% recyclable. All corrugated, solid board and folding carton can be put through a process to make it into another box in as little as 14 days, demonstrating a truly closed loop approach.” Visit: www.smufitkappa.com

thyssenkrupp Materials Services to open aerospace facility in Morocco

thyssenkrupp materials Services, the global supply chain solutions experts, is opening a sales and production site in morocco. The new location, situated close to Casablanca, will offer material storage and processing services. The aerospace unit of thyssenkrupp materials Services already has successful business relationships with many of the aerospace companies based in North Africa, and these relationships will now be expanded. The geographical proximity of the new site to its customers will enable the large number of manufacturers located in the region to delegate their raw material supply chain management to thyssenkrupp Aerospace.

laura A. Holmes, Ceo of thyssenkrupp Aerospace, says, “We will expand our market position sustainably and become the preferred service partner in the region.” The warehouse space of more than 2000m2 will stock raw materials such as aluminium, steel, and titanium in various forms and alloys. Visit: www.thyssen-krupp-materialsservices.com