Orbia Advance Corporation Polymer Solutions’ business group Alphagary has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico. The expansion will add 15,000 tons per year to the facility’s production capacity.
Nov 14, 2024
Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. Polymer Solutions’ business group Alphagary, a leading global supplier of compounds and additives, has announced a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico. The company is installing a new production line designed to process materials with FDA-sanctioned ingredients, catering to applications in healthcare, food contact and skin contact industries. This expansion will add 15,000 tons per year to the facility’s production capacity.
The expansion project began in July, with the new assets expected to be operational by the fourth quarter of 2024. The new production line will feature state-of-the-art equipment with advanced safety features.
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The decision to expand comes in response to heightened market and customer demand, according to Santiago Urbina, Vice President Commercial at Alphagary. He said, “Our goal is to better serve our customers and respond effectively to growing market needs. Over the past several years, we’ve seen increased demand for specialized materials, particularly in sectors like healthcare and food safety, where the quality and safety of materials are paramount. By adding this new production line, we will be able to meet these demands more efficiently, while maintaining the high standards of quality and service that our customers have come to expect from Orbia Alphagary. This expansion is a direct reflection of our commitment to staying ahead of market trends and continuously enhancing our capabilities.”
Rick Correia, Operations Director at Alphagary said, “We are committed to incorporating the latest safety technologies in our operations that will significantly enhance the working environment for our employees, reduce potential risks and improve overall efficiency. This investment in safety is just as important as the increased production capacity because we believe that operational excellence starts with the well-being of our people and the reliability of our processes.”
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The commitment aligns with Alphagary’s ongoing efforts to minimize its environmental impact and conserve natural resources. The new production capabilities will strengthen the company’s position in the market and enhance its ability to provide high-quality materials for critical applications.
