Tredegar Surface Protection Expands Development Capabilities
June 17 2020 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
Tredegar Surface Protection, an operating division of Tredegar
Corporation (NYSE:TG) and a global leader in surface protection
films, today announced that it has commissioned a state-of-the-art
manufacturing line for developing innovative surface protection
films. Recognized for its industry-leading quality and supply
reliability, Tredegar Surface Protection plays a critical role in
protecting the sensitive surfaces of optical films used in displays
and other substrates during manufacturing, converting and
transportation. In response to increased demand for high-quality
surface protection films and faster design cycles in the LCD and
OLED markets, the Company has invested approximately $5 million for
a scale-up line in its Richmond Technical Center located in
Richmond, Virginia.
“New technologies such as 8K resolution and foldable displays
are driving the need for new surface protection films that meet
increasing quality and performance requirements. This scale-up line
will enable us to commercialize new products faster to ensure we
can satisfy industry quality requirements and keep pace with the
rapid introduction of new models in the mobile phone and television
markets,” said Bapi DasGupta, President of Tredegar Surface
Protection. “Tredegar Surface Production has a long track record of
supplying innovative high-quality materials for masking
applications, and this expansion will enable us to continue our
tradition of providing increased value to improve our customers’
productivity and bottom line.”
Michael Steward, Director of Technology – Tredegar Surface
Protection, added, “Our customers depend on us to deliver
innovative surface protection films that allow them to execute
their product roadmaps with high yields and efficiencies. This new
scale-up line positions us well to respond quickly with the new
products and technologies that our customers require.”
About Tredegar Surface Protection
Tredegar Surface Protection provides highly specialized masking
films to the world’s leading manufacturers of optical films and
specialty substrates used in displays, semi-conductors, and
automotive applications, as well as to leading manufacturers of
specialty personal protective equipment, including face shields.
Combining world class supply and service reliability with
industry-leading quality, Tredegar’s Surface Protection films
enable our customers to maximize their manufacturing yields and
efficiencies, leading to significant cost savings. Our
manufacturing footprint, which includes manufacturing facilities in
the U.S. and China, is strengthened by a global sales team and
dedicated technical and R&D services. Learn more at
www.tredegarsurfaceprotection.com.
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