November 30, 2007

Verim Plastik A.S Awards Film Line Contract to Davis-Standard, LLC

Verim Plastik A.S of Izmir, Turkey, recently awarded a contract for a three-layer agricultural blown film line to the Converting Systems Group of Davis-Standard, LLC. The line, slated for installation in early 2008, will support the growth of Verim Plastik’s global production of multi-layer polyethylene films for applications in the agricultural, horticultural, construction and converting industries. Verim Plastik produces sophisticated films designed for specific weather conditions and environments. Verim’s films are successfully used in regions ranging from the heat of the Arabian and African deserts to the cool climates of northern Russia and Canada.

The innovative line will feature MAC super air-cooled smooth bore extruders and an 850mm (34-inch) three-layer Centrex die system. The custom die system, which could be easily upgraded to a 1000mm diameter, will include an insulated IBC system with a unique internal and external heating arrangement to help reduce melt fracture and help increase rates. The upper nip and gusseting mechanism are also of a unique design for Verim Plastik. All extruders will be fitted with the Davis-Standard DSB® barrier screw featuring a solid-bed to melt-pool separation with a spiral, fluted mixing section to promote mixing in a broad range of blends.

According to Ugur Pisan, CEO of Verim, Davis-Standard offered the most complete solution for this project.

“We chose Davis-Standard over several other suppliers because they had the best understanding of our technical needs and the innovative approach we use to support the international agricultural and horticultural film industry,” he said. “We needed an experienced supplier that supplies equipment capable of producing film of the highest quality and with excellent outputs while allowing us processing flexibility on the varied structures and polymers needed for the films we supply customers. This equipment has the special features and production versatility to satisfy those needs.”

Andy Barnes, European Sales Manager of Blown Film for the Converting Systems Group, added, “Today, customers seek proven solutions, processing flexibility and support for the life of the machine. We have focused on these areas and have gained expertise due to many recent, successful installations. We appreciate this opportunity and look forward to supporting Verim Plastik’s global leadership in this market sector.”

For more information about Verim, visit www.verimplastik.com.tr. For more information about Davis-Standard’s blown film technology, contact Rick Keller at kellerr@bc-egan.com.