Cocreating sustainability
In 1959, Draka Interfoam started extruding polyethylene bags, used for packaging the mattresses they produced. At that time, producing mattresses was their core business. Afterwards, the range of films was expanded and other industrial packaging was added. Below you can read about the complete company history, until the present day:
- In 1959, Draka Interfoam started extruding polyethylene bags, used for packaging the mattresses they produced.
- 1959: The range of films is expanded with other industrial packaging.
- 1984: The production of film is separated from the production of mattresses. Management Buy Out of the film activities that will continue under the name of Plasthill from then on.
- 1987: Plasthill moves to a new site on the Weerlaan in Hillegom. Various investments in new blow film lines.
- 2000: Plasthill becomes part of the OPACKGROUP.
- 2006: Plasthill has further expanded her position in the market of pallet packaging and PE-liners, and has developed into an all-round producer of industrial and transport packaging, such as shrink film, covers (with and without corner weld, and vending machine film.
- 2006: Installation of 3-layer co-extruder and start of production of high-quality multilayer film.
- 2009: Takeover of the activities of Burgers Flexiprint. From this moment on, Plasthill further specializes in producing high-quality technical film. By successfully marketing TopEmBoss (embossing film) and related products for the rubber and composite industry, Plasthill has further strengthened its position in these markets.
- 2014: Invested in new embossing machine. Expansion of capacity and increased delivery reliability.
- 2015: The factory in the Weerlaan is expanded by adding a new hall and installing a new 5-layer co-extruder.
- 2020: Expansion of embossing capacity by purchasing a new embossing machine. Increased capacity and delivery reliability.
- 2020: The Pastoorslaan site (30.000m²) is put into service. This new location serves as the logistics center. This is where the storage and distribution to all our customers is handled. This enables Plasthill to unburden the customer even further.
