The completed addition to the Ahmedabad facility included a 9,304 sq m expansion, bringing the total to 65,000 sq m. In Coimbatore, Milacron’s hot runner brand, Mold-Masters, completed a 10,000 sq ft expansion in Q2-2015.
29 Apr 2016 | 11825 Views | By Autocar Professional Bureau
Plastic industry technology supplier, Milacron Holdings Corp recently completed another round of expansions to their injection, blow and extrusion molding machine manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, as well as their hot runner manufacturing facility in Coimbatore.
The completed addition to the Ahmedabad facility included a 9,304 square metres expansion, bringing ...
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Plastic industry technology supplier, Milacron Holdings Corp recently completed another round of expansions to their injection, blow and extrusion molding machine manufacturing facility in Ahmedabad, as well as their hot runner manufacturing facility in Coimbatore.
The completed addition to the Ahmedabad facility included a 9,304 square metres expansion, bringing the total footprint to 65,000 square metres. The additional space will primarily be used for machining and assembly. The ground floor of the facility features a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting and recharging system.
The machine manufacturing facility will enhance manufacturing capabilities and boost Milacron’s production volumes to meet the demand for injection, blow and extrusion molding machines. The company’s India machine plant manufactures a large variety of hydraulic, servo and electric injection molding machines, blow molding, PET, as well as extrusion machines.
Commenting at the inauguration ceremony, Milacron’s CEO, Tom Goeke said, “The Indian plastic market continues to impress, and Milacron continues to grow alongside it to ensure we’re able to make our customers possibilities a reality.”
Ron Krisanda, COO, Milacron echoed Goeke’s comments, “The Indian injection market continues to outperform estimates and remains a key geographical area of focus for Milacron’s brands.”
Meanwhile in Coimbatore, Milacron’s hot runner brand, Mold-Masters, completed a 10,000 square foot expansion in Q2-2015 and have recently added a large brazed furnace, allowing the India operations to manufacture Mold-Masters proprietary iFLOW manifold technology, which aids applications requiring balanced fill, fast color changes and complex cavity layouts.