GCS Asia Pacific opens second factory in Thailand

Following expansion in the Philippines operation earlier this year with the opening of the new Obrist factory in Manila, Global Closure Systems (GCS) Asia Pacific has completed a new factory in Thailand, supporting its Obrist beverage and Zeller Plastik dispensing closure business.

Since 2005 the plant has achieved sales growth of 20% driving the need for expansion to meet current and future requirements.

GCS is investing $1 million in the new premises, capitalising on the 6,000 sqm of available floor space, almost double that of the former factory, by increasing the use of in-line closure production and processing and creating a more pleasant working environment.

Located over a kilometre from the previous site, the new facility has been fitted to modern environmental standards including low energy lighting and insulation to improve energy utilisation, as an environmental audit confirms that the move will reduce the company’s carbon footprint in Thailand.