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As part of a move to focus on its core markets of beverage packaging, thinwall, closures, medical, and consumer electronics, Husky Injection Molding Systems (Bolton, ON) will wind down machine manufactu
Tony Deligio
February 19, 2009
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Husky will cease large-machine manufacture at its Dudelange, Luxembourg site this year.
As part of a move to focus on its core markets of beverage packaging, thinwall, closures, medical, and consumer electronics, Husky Injection Molding Systems (Bolton, ON) will wind down machine manufacturing in Dudelange, Luxembourg. Husky Marketing Communications Manager Alexandra Walsh told MPW the move, which was formally announced on Feb. 18, came after a detailed review of its current and future customer requirements. She stressed that Husky will maintain a strong presence in Luxembourg, including hot runner and mold manufacturing, as well as its European headquarters and technical center. Walsh said the decision will affect roughly 100 individuals, or about 13% of the total Luxembourg workforce.Walsh said Husky has decided to “de-emphasize” the large-tonnage machines, ranging from 1000 to 5400 tonnes, which the Luxembourg plant was originally created to manufacture. Company wide, the decision will also ultimately affect its Quadloc, Tandem, ILC (inline compounding), and metal molding/Thixomolding offerings. Last year, Husky began throttling down production of larger machines in Dudelange, focusing instead of presses in the 300 to 1000 tonne range that were destined for Europe. Going forward, that manufacturing will shift to Bolton and Shanghai.
Walsh said Husky will continue to offer its Hylectric (H90-H1000) and PET product lines (HyPET90-HyPET650), as well as its full range of hot runners with Altanium controllers and a full suite of services.
Husky’s presence in Luxembourg goes back to 1985, when it based its large machine division and European sales there. Since that time, it also opened a technical center in Dudelange in 1995. Walsh said Husky expects to complete the move within the calendar year, as it negotiates with local government and workforce representation. —[email protected]
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