Capacity Expansion
Over the course of this year, Muraplast has increased its extrusion capacity – the production of polyethylene film in rolls used for packaging.
The new installed line is optimized for products such as shrink films, flat FFS films, stretch hoods, and shrink hoods, but can also manufacture other types of products. The line width is 1.800 mm, with an output capacity of approximately 250 t/month. The total extrusion capacity across the entire company now exceeds 2.200 t/month.
Data Center
Muraplast has become the majority owner of the DC North data center in Varaždin. Muraplast now holds a 75 % stake, while Cratis retains 25 %. DC North is currently the largest and most modern data center in Croatia.
Solar Power Plant
Muraplast has acquired a ground-mounted solar power plant in the Jug industrial zone in Kotoriba. The plant has an installed capacity of 715 kWp and a grid connection capacity of 495 kW. With this new installation, Muraplast’s total solar panel capacity stands at 2,412 kWp, with 1,773 kVA of inverter capacity.
Our goal is to use the electricity generated by this solar plant at the Muraplast South location.
This strategic acquisition aligns with MAP 2030 – Muraplast Action Plan for 2030 and will increase the share of our own electricity production.
Other
The Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) was published at the beginning of the year. It was expected to revolutionize packaging.
We are monitoring all amendments, but for now we can only note that there are too many announced delegated acts—i.e., too many unknowns—to know what specific requirements packaging will have in the near future. More questions than answers remain.
If you have any questions on any topic (including the PPWR), please feel free to contact us.
