global packaging company smurfit kappa has opened a baginbox plant in spain for about &euro28m that produces both taps and bags under one roof.also, the plant showcases the world&39s latest performing features in baginbox production. with its automated production lines, the plant is equipped to produce millions of taps and bags every month to meet growing demand in the region.baginbox supplies flexible packaging solutions for liquid and semiliquid products in the agrofood and industrial sectors which allow to preserve products for several months before opening the packs. it also helps in extending shelf life of edible products while meeting cost constraints and the new environment regulations.smurfit has opened seven such factories across the world. smurfit kappa baginbox is claimed to be the european leader for baginbox solutions and its vitop tap is number one worldwide for wine taps.smurfit kappa group president and coo tony smurfit said "the opening of this new plant shows how smurfit kappa continuously strives to work with our customers to meet their needs. by investing in such an ultramodern and highperforming facility, we can ensure a promising future for our customers in this growing market."the company says that the opening of the new facility will help customers to understand the process of production and discover the company&39s solution in a showroom.smurfit kappa general manager pascual martinez said "this new plant is a big step up for baginbox activities both within our company and within the mediterranean region. it couldn&39t have come at a better time, when the demand for topclass baginbox® packaging products from a reliable partner is getting bigger."smurfit specialises in producing paperbased packaging and has operations in 21 countries. it primarily sells products like corrugated, containerboard, baginbox, solidboard and solidboard packaging.source httppackagingmaterials.packagingbusinessreview.comnewssmurfitkappaopensnewbaginboxplantfor28m2011144444895
