Schaumburg, IL-based Pliant Corp., a leading producer of value-added plastic films and flex-pack products, dedicated an expansion to its Odon, IN facility on Sept. 5. The Odon plant manufactures coextruded barrier packaging film for cookie, cracker and cereal boxes and pizza-overwrap film. Currently running two 3-layer and one 5-layer film lines, a new 3-layer, high-volume line recently put into production was unveiled at the dedication.

According to Stan Bikulege, Pliant USA president, "This expansion exemplifies Pliant's commitment to be a respected leader in manufacturing value-added film products by delivering superior advancements in film technology and manufacturing." Presently, the facility is located on 20,000 sq ft, with 12,000 additional sq ft under construction. The added space will accommodate future production lines. This facility has maintained ISO and AIB certifications for three years.

Originally founded in 1988 as United Films, the company was acquired by Huntsman Packaging in 1996, which in 2000 became known as Pliant Corp.