ISO Poly Films Invests in 7-layer VAREX Blown Film Line from W&H

Purchase marks ISO Poly’s 4th W&H extrusion line.

15/03/06 LINCOLN, RI – Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation announces the sale of a 7-layer VAREX barrier film line to ISO Poly Films, Inc. of Gray Court, South Carolina. The line will be installed in September, becoming the 4th W&H extrusion line in ISO Poly’s plant and the first of six planned high barrier lines. In addition, the 7-layer is equipped with W&H’s new FILMATIC Tx dual turret winder---the first Tx winder sold in North America.

Founded in 1998, ISO Poly Films is a high-quality specialty film manufacturer, dedicated to meeting the critical needs of the laminating, printing, coating and converting markets. Just last year, the company began a $25 million expansion to more than double the size of its Gray Court facility, as well as increase capacity for superior quality film production. The expansion will allow ISO Poly to continue its growth in high-end multilayer film for the medical and food products industries.

"The new 7-layer line is a vital component of our growth strategy to increase and enhance our capabilities to produce specialty films for the food and medical markets," said Jon McClure, Founder and CEO of ISO Poly Films, Inc. "These markets have a critical need for advanced films with more complex structures to create a higher barrier effect and a higher capacity to preserve products, and ISO Poly Films is committed to meeting these needs through our expansion and investment in additional state-of-the-art extrusion equipment. We have been very pleased with our W&H lines and are confident that the new 7-layer line will help us meet the future needs of the marketplace."

The 7-layer VAREX blown film line purchased by ISO Poly Films, Inc. features the MAXICONE multi-layer die for 7-layer barrier film and the OPTIFIL P2 system for thermal gauge profile control. The line also is equipped with W&H’s new FILMATIC Tx dual turret winder. The FILMATIC Tx is capable of a roll diameter measuring up to 47", features adhesive-free web transfer on changeover and offers center, gap and reverse winding capabilities. The Tx winder sold to ISO Poly Films has a roll diameter of 40" and will be installed in a face-to-face configuration.

Windmoeller & Hoelscher is a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of flexographic and gravure printing presses, blown and cast film extrusion systems, multiwall equipment, plastic sack and bag making machines, as well as form-fill-seal machinery for the converting and packaging industry.