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move all blown film manufacturing from
Gloucester, Massachusetts, to Pawcatuck.
“The facility addition is the culmination
of our vision to bring world-class blown
film die production to Pawcatuck,” said
Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard President
and CEO. “All Davis-Standard blown film
die technology is now integrated under
one roof, making us one of the largest
manufacturers of seven to 11-layer
blown film dies in the world. These dies
Governor Dannel P. Malloy tours the
Davis-Standard Blown Film Die Cell
Center with Mike Newhall, Davis-
Standard Director of Manufacturing
are used for making highly technical mul-
ti-layer films used in packaging and phar-
maceutical applications, which are high-
demand markets for us. We are grateful
to Governor Malloy, Commissioner
Smith, Representative Urban, Senator
Formica, Senator Somers and Stonington
First Selectman Rob Simmons for their
support in making this possible.”
The expansion of the Pawcatuck site
reinforces the company’s commitment to
the local region. Through its long-stand-
ing position as a market leader, it is con-
sidered the “Center for Excellence” for
Connecticut’s extrusion technology sec-
tor. In addition to the Pawcatuck facility,
Davis-Standard has manufacturing facili-
ties and subsidiaries in the U.S., Europe
and Asia.
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base,” said Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard
President and CEO. “Maillefer is a global
leader that has built a strong brand
based on operational excellence, techno-
logy, and providing superior customer
solutions. We are excited to expand our
organization with Maillefer’s talented
workforce and outstanding manage-
ment team.”
Lars Fagerholm, CEO of Maillefer, re-
marked that the businesses share com-
mon values that create a platform for co-
operative growth focused on delivering
best-in class systems and service to cus-
tomers. “Davis-Standard and Maillefer
are an excellent fit. Our organizations are
proud to serve our valued customers
with the most advanced technological
solutions and the highest level of ser-
vice,” he said. “Maillefer will continue to
operate and serve its customers as be-
fore, and we are excited about this
unique chance for business growth and
opportunity for all stakeholders.”
Murphy closed with, “We are also
pleased to have the continued support
of ONCAP, the current majority owner of
Davis-Standard. This transaction is a ma-
jor milestone in expanding our global
leadership in plastic extrusion technolo-
gy.”
n Davis-Standard announced that it has
reached agreement to acquire Maillefer
International Oy of Vantaa, Finland and
Ecublens, Switzerland. Maillefer is a glo-
bal leader in wire, cable, pipe and tube
production technologies.
“Today is an important day for Davis-
Standard and Maillefer as we combine
two strong brands into a market leading
global extrusion systems and services
provider to a world-class customer
Acquisition