# Winpak subsidiary ABI to expand BOPA film capacity in North America

American Biaxis Inc., a subsidiary of Winpak Ltd., is expanding its production capacity for biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA) films by 11,000 to 14,000 metric tonnes per year, with an investment of over $40 million USD. The additional capacity is expected to be available in the second half of 2019.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-01-04
- Where: North America, United States
- Value: $40.0M
- Starts operating: Q3 2019
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 11,000 to 14,000 metric tonnes per year
- Products: biaxially oriented polyamide (BOPA) films
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [American Biaxis](https://endata.com/companies/29016.md)
- [Winpak](https://endata.com/companies/2582.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [healthcarepackaging.com](https://www.healthcarepackaging.com/home/press-release/13294240/winpak-ltd-announces-bopa-film-capacity-expansion), 2018-01-04: "The subsidiary plans to invest over $40 million USD on the project including the facility and equipment."

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