Extrusion 6-2017

17 Extrusion 6/2017 move all blown film manufacturing from Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Pawcatuck. “The facility addition is the culmination of our vision to bring world-class blown film die production to Pawcatuck,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard President and CEO. “All Davis-Standard blown film die technology is now integrated under one roof, making us one of the largest manufacturers of seven to 11-layer blown film dies in the world. These dies Governor Dannel P. Malloy tours the Davis-Standard Blown Film Die Cell Center with Mike Newhall, Davis- Standard Director of Manufacturing are used for making highly technical mul- ti-layer films used in packaging and phar- maceutical applications, which are high- demand markets for us. We are grateful to Governor Malloy, Commissioner Smith, Representative Urban, Senator Formica, Senator Somers and Stonington First Selectman Rob Simmons for their support in making this possible.” The expansion of the Pawcatuck site reinforces the company’s commitment to the local region. Through its long-stand- ing position as a market leader, it is con- sidered the “Center for Excellence” for Connecticut’s extrusion technology sec- tor. In addition to the Pawcatuck facility, Davis-Standard has manufacturing facili- ties and subsidiaries in the U.S., Europe and Asia. ➠ Davis-Standard, LLC www.davis-standard.com www.maillefer.net base,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard President and CEO. “Maillefer is a global leader that has built a strong brand based on operational excellence, techno- logy, and providing superior customer solutions. We are excited to expand our organization with Maillefer’s talented workforce and outstanding manage- ment team.” Lars Fagerholm, CEO of Maillefer, re- marked that the businesses share com- mon values that create a platform for co- operative growth focused on delivering best-in class systems and service to cus- tomers. “Davis-Standard and Maillefer are an excellent fit. Our organizations are proud to serve our valued customers with the most advanced technological solutions and the highest level of ser- vice,” he said. “Maillefer will continue to operate and serve its customers as be- fore, and we are excited about this unique chance for business growth and opportunity for all stakeholders.” Murphy closed with, “We are also pleased to have the continued support of ONCAP, the current majority owner of Davis-Standard. This transaction is a ma- jor milestone in expanding our global leadership in plastic extrusion technolo- gy.” n Davis-Standard announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Maillefer International Oy of Vantaa, Finland and Ecublens, Switzerland. Maillefer is a glo- bal leader in wire, cable, pipe and tube production technologies. “Today is an important day for Davis- Standard and Maillefer as we combine two strong brands into a market leading global extrusion systems and services provider to a world-class customer Acquisition