Argotec's new plant to house eleven extrusion lines

30 Sep '09

5 min read

But cleanness alone isn't a guarantee of quality. “Which is why,” Wilby stated, “we invested in cutting edge, digital, in-line gauge measuring systems that allow the operator to make real-time thickness adjustments to maintain exacting customer specifications.” Another recent quality assurance advance was the company's purchase of computerized photographic inspection systems for each individual flat-die extrusion line. “These custom-designed cameras scan and analyze 100 percent of the film being extruded,” he said. “They are able to detect and document pin holes, voids, gels, wrinkles, streaks, and dark or light contaminants as small as three-tenths of a millimeter, again ensuring our customers receive the highest quality film & sheet possible. “

Mr. Wolkenbreit added: “When Dick [Barnes] and I started the company and built our Greenfield Street facility in 1988, there was a real need for a specialty film manufacturer who would work closely with customers to engineer the precise films to meet the demanding requirements of their specific applications. There were very few, if any, urethane film extruders who were willing to make the investment in time and resources required to work in that way.” Wolkenbreit says that is why Argotec has been able to develop such close, long-lasting relationships with its customers, which in turn, lead to the construction their Adams Road facility just six years later. These two plants were given major additions in 2004 and 2005. “Our philosophy back then remains the same today,” he said. “Listen to the customer, stay focused on problem solving, and keep technical service as our number one priority.”

To support its new facility, the company will convert its Greenfield Street plant to raw material and finished goods storage. It will also rededicate its Adams Road operation as a stand-alone research and development center with its own, dedicated technical staff. The urethane film industry's first-of-its-kind facility is aptly named the Argotec Innovation Center. Its purpose will be to develop improved urethane films and processes, both for Argotec and its customers.

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