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Amcor Flexibles announces EUR25m investment in Poland

The project is initially known as AF Polska Greenfield and will include the relocation of the existing flexibles factory AF Polska, currently based downtown in Lodz, in addition to the installation of two new production lines. It is anticipated that this initiative will considerably increase the capacity of the existing plant, stimulate the local economy, create job opportunities, and importantly result in strengthening our customer relationship and market development.

It is intended that AF Polska will vacate its current premises by end 2010 and will move to the new Greenfield site located in the Lodz Special Economic Zone.

Amcor Flexibles Food MD Gérard Blatrix: “This plant will be equipped with the latest technology and staffed with the best talent and will be a key driver in our strategy to develop our business in the rapidly growing Central and Eastern European market. We are excited about the opportunities this will give us to grow our selected market segments and provide packaging solutions for the future.”

Amcor Flexibles announced in a meeting with officials in Lodz on 20 March 2008, plans to build a state-of-the-art Greenfield plant in Lodz, Poland. The project supports Amcor’s growth strategy.

About the investment

· This project is initially known as AF Polska Greenfield and plays an important role in securing current and future business.

· This investment is driven by Amcor’s approach to grow in Central and Eastern Europe.

· Amcor total investment will be approximately €25million.

· The current AF Polska facility will be moved to the new Greenfield site in 2009.

· This Greenfield site will be located in the Lodz Special Economic Zone.

· AF Polska will vacate its current premises in Alexandrowska Street by end 2010. Only Amcor Rentsch Polska will remain on this site creating additional space for the development of the Amcor Rentsch business on site.

· The new site will be adjacent to but separate from the Amcor Reflex plant.

· The project will generate additional employment, stimulate the local economy and create customer and market opportunities.

About the plant

· Two new production lines are planned for the new site.

· Two existing presses from the AF Polska site will be transferred along with other equipment to the new site.

· Capacity will considerably increase the current output of AF Polska.

Photo: Manufaktura in Lodz is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe