epsotech Group Strategy – Establishing Competence Centers
epsotech opens New Production Site in North Macedonia
Jülich, July 10th, 2024 epsotech announces the opening of a new production site in North Macedonia. This expansion aligns with the strategy to establish competence centers, aimed at optimizing manufacturing capacities and enhancing quality, speed, and flexibility in Europe and beyond.
In the municipality of Petrovec, epsotech and investment partner AIM Group of Companies North Macedonia will establish a production site primarily focused on the manufacturing of ABS plastic sheets for the automotive, rail, healthcare, and various other industries. Construction of the production facility is set to begin later this summer.
Key Highlights:
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: The new site will be equipped with cutting-edge technology and advanced machinery to ensure the highest standards in production efficiency and product quality.
- Increased Production Capacity: This facility will significantly boost epsotech’s production capacity, allowing the company to better serve existing customers and penetrate new markets.
- Research & Development: The site will eventually house the group's largest and most advanced R&D center. This investment underscores epsotech’s commitment to sustainable solutions and continuous improvement of its product portfolio.
- Sustainability Initiatives: The site will feature eco-friendly processes, including energy-efficient operations and waste reduction measures, highlighting epsotech’s dedication to sustainability.
- Job Creation: The new production site is expected to create numerous jobs in the region, contributing to local economic and community development.
- Strategic Location: The new site in North Macedonia benefits from excellent logistical connections, enabling efficient distribution of products across Europe and international markets.
“This site represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy and reflects our commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability. We look forward to leveraging these state-of-the-art facilities to better serve our customers and expand our market presence. At the same time, this moment marks the launch of our new competence center strategy, starting with the site in Germany. ABS production will be relocated, and this site will function as a center of competence for polyolefins and specialties,” emphasizes Predrag Skender, CEO of the epsotech Group. Predrag Skender and Managing Director epsotech North Macedonia Mohamed Alammawi express their gratitude to the government and the Prime Minister for their warm welcome, full support, and guidance, and they hope the foundation stone can be planned and completed soon.
About epsotech:
For more than 60 years, epsotech has been developing customized plastic solutions for a wide range of segments and markets. Each year, the group supplies more than 2,500 customers worldwide, combining the strengths of 6 European production sites (Macedonia from 2025). epsotech offers the most comprehensive portfolio of extruded sheets and films in Europe - with the goal of 100% recyclability and return to the material cycle.
Media contact:
Carina Marotta
Head of Marketing
carina.marotta@epsotech.com
www.epsotech.com
