{"id":6339,"date":"2025-04-07T04:45:17","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6339"},"modified":"2025-04-07T04:45:17","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T08:45:17","slug":"bw-flexible-systems-opens-upgraded-manufacturing-facility-in-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=6339","title":{"rendered":"BW Flexible Systems opens upgraded manufacturing facility in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<figure class=\"article-image__container\">\n                                    <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 990px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/04\/Pack-2-BWX-press-release-mestrino-reopening-2025-770x433.jpg\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 430px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2025\/04\/Pack-2-BWX-press-release-mestrino-reopening-2025-940x528.jpg\"\/>\n                                    <\/picture><figcaption class=\"c-featured-image__description\">The integration brings together multiple European packaging brands under the Hayssen name. Credit: Barry-Wehmiller Companies.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"drop-cap\">BW Flexible Systems, a provider of flexible packaging for food and nonfood products, has unveiled its upgraded manufacturing plant in Mestrino, Italy, after investing $3m in renovations.<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- sponsored-whitepaper sponsored hidden sponsored-with-form --><\/p>\n<p>The facility now boasts a modernised workspace alongside a new research and development (R&amp;D) hub and enhanced production capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>This renovation consolidates the operations of BW\u2019s previous Vicenza and Mestrino locations into a single, centralised site.<\/p>\n<p>The integration also brings together multiple European packaging brands, including Simionato, Sandiacre, Rose Forgrove, and Schib, under the unified Hayssen name.<\/p>\n<p>Seven new rooms have been added to the facility, designed to accommodate training sessions, meetings, and guest visits.<\/p>\n<p>The overhaul also features upgrades such as a new roof, updated air conditioning, windows, and eco-friendly furniture, aligning with BW\u2019s focus on sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>These improvements are set to provide a more comfortable working environment and foster better engagement with customers, the company said.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the site upgrades meet the growing demand for environmentally responsible manufacturing practices, helping the company reduce its carbon footprint.<\/p>\n<p>BW Flexible Systems Italy general director Alessandro Stiffan said: \u201cAfter three years of unprecedented growth, this facility consolidation and upgrade signals our success, commitment to quality and mission to provide an unparalleled customer experience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to better meet the growing needs of our global partners with the refreshed space.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The upgraded facility will allow for continued development in vertical form-fill-seal and flow-wrapping technologies, benefiting BW\u2019s customers with quicker turnaround times.<\/p>\n<p>BW Flexible Systems is part of BW Packaging, which also includes BW Filling &amp; Closing and BW Integrated System.<\/p>\n<p>BW Flexible Systems Italy people leader Riccardo Vestali said: \u201cThe extensive renovation has transformed our facility into a state-of-the-art workspace.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith updated infrastructure and thoughtfully designed spaces, we are better equipped to support our team\u2019s growth and provide a welcoming environment for our visitors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- sponsored-whitepaper sponsored hidden sponsored-with-form --><\/p>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"\"> --><\/p>\n<div class=\"grid-container\">\n<section class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__container\">\n<div class=\"grid-x gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container gdm-newsletter-banner__wrapper-container--article\">\n<div class=\"cell large-9 gdm-newsletter-banner-info__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner-logo__container\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/wp-content\/themes\/goodlife-wp-B2B\/assets\/images\/newsletter-new.svg\" alt=\"Email newsletter icon\"\/>\n                <\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__heading wp-noreslt\">Sign up for our daily news round-up!<\/h3>\n<h3 class=\"gdm-newsletter-banner__sub-heading\">Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights.<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Newsletter banner end --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"article-footer\">\n                                <!-- article-actions start --><\/p>\n<p><!-- .gdm-article-actions -->                                <!-- article-actions end --><br \/>\n                            <\/footer>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packaging-gateway.com\/news\/bw-flexible-systems-upgraded-facility\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The integration brings together multiple European packaging brands under the Hayssen name. Credit: Barry-Wehmiller Companies. BW Flexible Systems, a provider of flexible packaging for food and nonfood products, has unveiled its upgraded manufacturing plant in Mestrino, Italy, after investing $3m in renovations. 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