Alcan Packaging inaugurates flexible packaging plant in India

Alcan Packaging, part of Rio Tinto Alcan, officially inaugurated its newest flexible packaging plant, located in the BHEL Industrial Park in Haridwar, Northern India. The ceremony was chaired by Ilene Gordon, president and chief executive officer (CEO), Alcan Packaging.

“The dynamic Indian market represents an attractive opportunity for Alcan Packaging’s strategy of growth, and we are pleased to make this US$10 million investment which establishes our manufacturing presence in the region to better serve customers,” said Ilene Gordon. “This also expands our presence in emerging markets overall, which today represents approximately 20% of our sales,” she added.

The new site, announced in February 2007, currently employs 48 people and is dedicated to producing high-value flexible packaging for the food and personal care segments in India.

“The plant began production on schedule in April 2008 and is already meeting our local and global customers’ needs for high-quality packaging solutions,” said Jean-Paul Meausoone, President, Alcan Packaging Food Asia. “We are pleased to be part of this thriving business community in Northern India, and we look forward to growing together with customers and becoming part of the local community as well.”

Including the new plant in India, Alcan Packaging now operates 15 sites in six countries, and employs approximately 6,000 people in Asia.