tna opens packaging plant in China

Packaging solutions specialist tna has unveiled a new manufacturing plant in Qingdao, China.

Second largest after the US, China had a gross industrial output of US$183.9bn in 2010, according to the Chinese Packaging Federation. Huge growth in the Chinese sector has been partly attributed to the packaged food industry which has seen up to 20% growth per annum in recent years, and the new plant demonstrates significant investment into growth in this sector.

The new Chinese manufacturing plant, which spans 7650 m², incorporates two separate factories and office space, and follows a period of recent expansion across three continents.

The company now produces its end-of-line packaging solutions including the robag 3 vertical form fill and seal (VFFS) bagger and roflo VM distribution system now in Qingdao, China, as well as Australia and the United Kingdom.

After extensive research, Qingdao District Chengyang, Jihongtan Subdistrict was chosen because of its strong industrial base and its proximity to both Beijing and Shanghai. Suitable transport infrastructure including Liuting International Airport, Qingdao Port and a comprehensive road network make Chengyang a good base from which to reach out to industrial customers and ensure stable continuity of supply and service.

“Investing in a market in which we are already active and which is predicted to enjoy double-digit, year-on-year growth for the foreseeable future wasn’t a difficult decision for tna,” comments Michael Green, Managing Director of tna.

“Any global business wanting to be taken seriously in China really needs to invest on the ground. As a result of tna’s global credibility, we’re able to create a manufacturing footprint and a number of new jobs in an extremely important market for us. This is all designed to ensure that tna can meet the huge increase in packaging demand from the Chinese and wider Asian market.”