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ITASA, the widest catalogue for labels in reels and sheets

22 Sep 2019

One of the specialties of ITASA is the manufacture of release liners for a wide range of labels in both reels and sheets. We have always distinguished ourselves by offering responses to all needs of label production, adapting the product to the specific requirements of our customers, with flexibility, fast responsiveness and an excellent service.
Our clients can benefit from the widest catalogue for label production, including several types of products (Release papers, Release Films and Thermal Linerless), technologies, and materials such as Glassine, SCK, CCK, PET and Thermal paper.

International scope. A closer and more effective service.
Full range of products, technologies and materials.
State-of-the-art coating equipment: production capacity up to 1.000 m/min.
Sustainable products with FSC Certification.

PS Labels & Shipment

ITASA, investment & expansion

14 Sep 2019

Our vision is to become a global release liner producer, supporting market leaders worldwide. Our label market customers can now benefit from a closer service and a huge production capacity. Currently, we produce silicone coated paper and film for labels in Spain, Germany, Mexico and Malaysia. In 2019, the company has crossed, for the first time in its history, the benchmark of 1 billion SQM of total production capacity. Moreover, all our plants are equipped with the best technologies available, which guarantees the same consistency and personalization of production worldwide. This expansive process has resulted in over €40 million capacity-related and modernisation investments in recent years and has positioned ITASA at the cutting-edge of technology.

We have started production in Mexico with the guarantee of maximum quality

21 May 2019

The construction work for our new plant in Queretaro has been completed on time, so we are now starting commercial production. During the last few months we have been getting the plant ready and sparing no detail to guarantee maximum quality.

The latest technology at your service, to guarantee maximum quality

The facilities are equipped with the most advanced machinery for paper and film converting, including a coating unit, three slitter / rewinders and in-line flexographic printer.

BOBST CO 8000 ITASA

The coater features a width of 1,700 mm (67 inches) and maximum production speed of 1,000 m / min, solvent-less chemistry with thermal curing and is able to process both paper and film (polyester). The machine was custom-built for ITASA and designed to meet the specifications of our most demanding customers. It is also fitted with an online flexographic printing unit and a web inspection system.

SOLVENT-LESS SILICON
ON-LINE PRINTING
- Bobst (one colour)
- Inspection of 100% of the printed area
WEB INSPECTION SYSTEM
- Dr. Schenk

3 EUROMAC SLITTERS

From 12 mm to 1,700 mm.

UTECO OFFLINE FLEXOPRINTER

Flexographic printing machine, up to 2 colours at 250 m / min.

The best technology at the service of our customers

“The construction of a new plant in Mexico will allow us to be closer to our customers in the Americas.

The choice of the most advanced technology is clear proof of our commitment to invest in order to convert ITASA into a truly global player”.

Olivier Lavaud,
CEO ITASA

Andoain continues to grow

24 Mar 2019

This expansion strategy has freed up part of the production capacity at Andoain to supply new customers, diversify the product range and enter new industries. This strategy has resulted in continuous growth in turnover and profits during the last six years. Sales in 2018 exceeded to 85 million euros, and forecasts point to even stronger growth in the next three years, especially in the areas of composites, self-adhesive tapes and other industrial sectors.

Composites

Asian Focus

22 Mar 2019

Alongside the new openings, ITASA’s focus on Asia remains one of the pillars of its global strategy. Since it began operating in Malaysia in 2016, it has become one of the leading manufacturers of release liners for composites in the region, especially for customers in the prepreg for sporting goods industry. This leading position is due to the development of solutions manufactured without solvents to meet the requirements of Asian producers.

Composites

Truly global with Mexico

19 Mar 2019

ITASA’s vision to establish itself as a global supplier to customers around the world has just witnessed one of its key moments.

On March 1, silicone coating process began at the new plant in Queretaro, Mexico, putting the finishing touch to a complex construction and engineering project which lasted for more than a year and has now been successfully completed.

The clearest evidence of ITASA’s investment strategy to ensure solutions of the highest quality and reliability for its customers is the state-of-the-art silicone coating machine that Bobst has custom-designed for the Queretaro plant.

This machine has been custom-built for ITASA and is designed to meet the specifications of our customers. From this month, it is producing at its maximum speed (1,000 m/min) with solvent-less thermal curing.
The Mexican plant’s entry into full operation, together with the plants in Andoain (Spain), Nilai (Malaysia) and Nidda (Germany), demonstrates ITASA’s truly global production presence.

Composites

ITASA sets a new record in the composites sector and establishes itself as a supplier to the marine sector

13 Mar 2019

ITASA continues its unstoppable growth in the composites sector. Its sales results for 2018 in this area represent an increase of 25% compared to the previous record. This growth can be seen in all sectors that have historically accounted for the majority of sales in this line of business: aerospace, sporting goods, wind energy, automotive and ballistics.

The outlook for the coming years suggests that this upward trend will continue thanks to the growing demand of composites in specialised manufacturing industries.

Their multiple applications and benefits offer ITASA the ability to reach new customers and expand its global reach.

In fact, in the last year, ITASA has established itself in the marine sector, where it began to supply release liners to some of the main manufacturers of composites for producing boat hulls and racing boats or yachts sails. ITASA’s solutions guarantee safety, stability and resistance to temperature variations in the handling of composites.

These are increasingly attractive features to the marine industry because they save time and costs by simply moulding structures with complex geometries, in addition to offering multiple benefits to end users: excellent aerodynamic performance, corrosion resistance, greater durability, among many others.

Composites

ITASA and Maria Soell join forces in a STRATEGIC ALLIANCE

21 Jul 2018

ITASA and Maria Soell have agreed to join their sales and production forces in the release liner, extrusion and water-based lamination markets. The resulting growth project has a strong global presence and a prominent position to offer the most competitive service in Germany and Europe.

Expanding our GLOBAL FOOTPRINT

ITASA has been growing constantly, in particular over the last 5 years. As the company is working on expanding its global footprint, it also recognizes that its main market remains in Europe. Therefore, the opportunity to join forces with a well-established, customer-oriented partner in Europe’s largest market is key to ITASA.

A global partner with FINANCIAL STRENGHT

Maria Soell’s current clients will benefit from the financial strenght and capacity of a worldwide leader in its sector. The business continuity and security of suplly will be guaranteed. ITASA has multiplied fourfold its revenues and volume sold over the last 20 years.

Investment and expansion to offer the best service FOR OUR CLIENTS

“The alliance between ITASA and Maria Soell responds to the need to offer customers a very competitive service in a global environment.

Our common customer base will perceive from the first moment the benefits offered by a partner with “financial strength”, flexibility and adaptability while maintaining Maria Soell’s excellent customer-oriented service.

OLIVIER LAVAUD,
General Manager ITASA

Silicone film and paper production with THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

12 Jul 2018

At the new plant, we will have the capacity to produce the entire range of solutions in our catalog, using the most advanced technology on the market and in accordance with the same quality standards as our headquarters in Spain.

Production capacity UNIQUE IN LATIN AMERICA

ITASA has chosen Querétaro because it is the perfect location to increase our presence in Latin American and the United States.

Investment: €20M
Production capacity: 150Mm2
Production area: 6,000 m2
Employees: 50

Competitive service TO THE ENTIRE CONTINENT

The new plant will give service to the entire continent and will strenghten ITASA´s role as a global manufacturer and supplier of release liners.

PRODUCTION CAPACITY IN 2019

August 2018: Completion of production building.
October 2018: Cutting and printing operations start at the new plant.
February 2019: Silicone process starts. Complete production process in Querétaro.

Investment and expansion to give better service to OUR CUSTOMERS

“The construction of a new plant in Mexico addresses the need to provide customers with highly competitive services in a global environment.

The creation of a production facility for ITASA in the Americas is in line with our internationalization strategy and will contribute to our vision of being global leaders in the growing market for release liners”.

OLIVIER LAVAUD,
ITASA CEO