Milacron expands in Czech Republic

As part of its move to grow further in the European market, Milacron has announced major expansion plans for the Uniloy, DME and TIRAD product brands. Seeing the change in demographics and increasing demand over the last 3 years, the company is set to invest in multiple, state-of-the-art, highly efficient manufacturing and distribution facilities in Šašovice and Policka, Czech Republic. These facilities will act as the key locations for these product brands offering high speed deliveries and support to customers all across Europe.

 

According to John J. Gallagher, Chief Operating Officer Melt Delivery & Control Systems/Fluid Technologies, Financial & Shared Services, the facilities in Czech allow Milacron to offer more support, more flexibility and more product inventory, and hasten delivery times.  

The expansions in Šašovice, Czech Republic, all opening in April of this year, include both a 1,000 square meter expansion to the current TIRAD facility plus a brand new 3,000 square meter distribution center. The investment totals more than €5 million.  .

 

The capacity increase provides major fire power to both DME and TIRAD, optimizing service levels and furthering the focus on TIRAD’s high precision, non-standard mold bases. 

In addition to the above, new construction is also taking place in Policka, Czech Republic, creating another home for the Uniloy blow molding machine systems. The new Policka plant is a world class facility in the blow molding industry and scheduled to open this month. It covers over 11,000 square meters allowing for future expansion. The new Lean Manufacturing facility represents an investment of over €11 million.