Beontag announces US$60M investment in Ohio manufacturing plant

USA – Beontag, a global manufacturer specializing in pressure-sensitive adhesive materials, RFID, and NFC smart tags, has unveiled plans for a US$60 million investment in a new manufacturing facility.

The upcoming site, located in Dayton, Ohio, USA, is expected to be fully operational by August 2024, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion across North America.

Spanning 200,000 square feet, the industrial complex will house approximately 200 employees, reinforcing Beontag’s commitment to fostering job opportunities within the region.

Initially dedicated to graphic and label materials (GLM) functions, the facility will progressively incorporate radio-frequency identification (RFID) capabilities, catering to the entirety of the North American market.

Over the next two years, Beontag plans to allocate its investment toward cutting-edge equipment, machinery upgrades, and facility enhancements to align with top-tier global operational benchmarks.

The manufacturing plant is poised to bolster production capacity, leveraging highly efficient machinery such as coaters, slitters, and sheeters for roll label stock, catering specifically to the roll converter market.

Furthermore, the integration of RFID and linerless operations within the same facility will amplify its overall capabilities.

Beontag’s significant foray into the North American market commenced in September 2022 with the acquisition of Technicote, an entity boasting over 40 years of expertise in the pressure-sensitive adhesives sector.

The impending amalgamation of Technicote into Beontag US solidifies the company’s footprint in the US market.

Ricardo Lobo, CEO of Beontag, expressed fervor about the forthcoming facility, outlining ambitious strategies for US expansion, stating, “Beontag’s ambitious plans for US expansion hinge on cutting-edge facilities, innovative equipment, robust infrastructure, and a vibrant community of professionals.

“We are thrilled to have found all these in Dayton, Ohio, and extend our gratitude to the city and state offices that have made this vision a reality.”

Previously, Beontag unveiled the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) outcomes of their linerless solution, marking a significant stride for the company and their clients’ ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) objectives.

Beontag’s linerless solution not only curtails material inputs but also reduces waste, thereby advancing environmental performance in packaging.

The key distinction between a conventional label and a linerless VIP label lies in the absence of a liner. This absence reduces the PSA (Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive) layers – the traditional version entails four layers, while the Linerless VIP label comprises only three.

By eliminating the layer discarded during use (liner), waste generation is minimized. The absence of this layer also enables the provision of more PSA meters per roll.

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