Jindal Films completes the installation of a new proprietary vacuum metallizer at its Brindisi plant in Italy. The addition of this state-of-the-art metallizer significantly increases JFE’s metallization capacity, enabling it to support growing demand for recyclable, barrier BOPP (Biaxially Oriented Polypropylene) and BOPE (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene) films.

The new 3.7-meter-wide metallizer was installed in late 2024 and is now fully operational, marking a major milestone in JFE’s ongoing commitment to meeting demand for high-quality, sustainable films. With this new line, JFE will continue to grow its diverse portfolio of high-barrier metallized films, in particular further expanding its Alox-Lyte(TM) and Ultra High Barrier products, as well as broadening the range of Ethy-Lyte(TM) metallized films.

Manfred F. Kaufmann, CEO of JFE S.à r.l, says, “We are thrilled to increase our slit metallized-film capacity with a clear focus in high-barrier solutions , now reaching 2.000 tonnes/month. This new metallizer strengthens our commitment to providing sustainable, recyclable packaging solutions. Our metallized BOPP and BOPE films, along with our Alox-Lyte product range, are increasingly being embraced by customers to help create mono-material, fully recyclablepackaging structures.”