Satinal manufacturing expansion with a new EVA film production line in Italy

Satinal announced the introduction of a third production line in its headquarters in Erba, Italy, to meet growing consumer demand. A three-million-euro investment driven by a confluence of circumstances, most notably the increasing global needs for STRATO^® Glass Interlayers and STRATO^® Solar PV encapsulants, from the architectural premium market to the solar photovoltaic segment.

According to Marco Bresciani, STRATO^® Business Unit Director: “since 2017 we have just been learning the job of glass interlayers extrusion, from 2025 we will start to have fun and enjoy the broad experience gained by the hard work in this industry. The implementation of a third production line will significantly enhance the production capacity, enabling the Company to better meet the needs of customers, increasing the range of products and colors, the inventory levels and streamlining the production processes, thus further reducing production costs. This significant step forward is a testament to the market’s strong demand for our premium, Made in Italy products. The rapidly growing demand demonstrates that consumers are increasingly seeking out high-quality goods. Over the years Satinal has solidified its relationships with international chemical Companies to supply the highest quality raw materials, enabling Satinal to strengthen the market presence and enhance the quality of finished products. Satinal is committed to meeting this rising demand while maintaining the uncompromising standards of quality and timely delivery. Customers will benefit the most, competitors will be challenged more and more”.

Satinal long-term investment is focused on providing faster lead times and more reliable deliveries worldwide for STRATO® glass interlayers products, ranging from STRATO^® EVA to STRATO^® STRUCTURAL up to STRATO^® SOLAR PV Encapsulants. Additionally, with this important investment Satinal is gearing up to accelerate its growth in the architectural and solar power sectors.

Satinal will continue to invest in increasing its production capacity each year. The 2025 investment will be one of many to come in the years ahead.

Moreover, Satinal commitment to sustainability is embedded in every aspect of the business. By leveraging renewable energy sources, optimizing Satinal supply chain, and adopting innovative production techniques, the Company has achieved a significant reduction in its carbon footprint. For instance, Satinal state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is powered by 100% renewable energy (a mix of hydroelectric and photovoltaic power), reducing Satinal reliance on fossil fuels. Furthermore, over the years Satinal has been implementing a comprehensive waste reduction program, diverting almost 100% of waste from landfills. These achievements not only benefit the environment but also enhance Satinal brand reputation and contribute to a more sustainable future for generations to come.

The new production line will be installed in December 2024 and will start running during the first quarter of 2025.

At the beginning of 2025, Satinal will implement an increasing ramp up of its manufacturing plant. Each production line will have a production capacity of 2.000 tons per year, equivalent to more than 6 million square meters of glass interlayers annually per line. Satinal output growth is then intended to better position the Company to address the challenges of a rapidly evolving global marketplace with new sustainable products.

In a strategic move to enhance product quality, Satinal will be also investing in the growth of its R&D department and technical assistance in 2025, to keep the pace of the increased production output. The Company aims to equip its R&D Lab with cutting-edge technology for comprehensive quality control.

Source: www.satinal.it