API Spa invests in research and machinery

API Spa is in the process of making significant investments in production machinery and R&D infrastructure. In line with its corporate strategy for the next three years, the company has made the following investments: a new production line for thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) bringing the total number of lines to five and increasing production capacity by 25%; 2 new lines for the production of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) and APINAT bioplastics increasing production capacity by 15%; an integrated system for automated packaging and palleting; a new technologically advanced system of industrial scale-up; a new line dedicated to the production of micro-granulated TPE and TPU; a complete overhaul of the sample and masterbatch production departments so as to create lean processes and optimise production efficiency; and a new Research and Development labs and relative office space for technical staff is nearing completion, a project which will see overall R&D space increased by about 80%. www.apiplastic.comAir Max 90 VT QS