Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, has announced plans to open its first transparent barrier film manufacturing site in Europe in Most, Czechia. CzechInvest, which has been involved in the project from the outset, played a vital role in coordinating the project and preparing relevant information and documents for the client.

The new plant, which will cover an area of approximately 50,000 square meters, is set to begin production at the end of 2024 and will specialize in manufacturing transparent barrier films. By taking advantage of the plant's location, Toppan will be able to supply its GL BARRIER1 transparent barrier films to packaging manufacturers in Europe, contributing to sustainable transformation (SX) globally and strengthening relationships with top-rated companies in the areas of ESG and the SDGs.

Eva Jungmannova, Director of Foreign Activities and Investments, Czech Republic, said, "We welcome the establishment of Toppan's barrier film factory in the Czech Republic, which will produce eco-friendly and sustainable packaging materials locally with export to Europe and contribute to the development of the Usti region."

The new plant will also employ the most environmentally friendly technologies, such as heat reuse systems, with an emphasis on maximum energy efficiency. Masahiko Tatewaki, Managing Executive Officer of Toppan’s Global Packaging business, said, "This plant will also employ the most environmentally friendly technologies, such as heat reuse systems, with an emphasis on maximum energy efficiency."

Toppan, which was established in Tokyo in 1900, is committed to delivering sustainable, integrated solutions in fields including printing, communications, security, packaging, décor materials, electronics, and digital transformation. With the launch of the new plant, Toppan will establish a market-leading and global supply capacity for transparent barrier films with production bases in Japan, North America (Georgia, USA), and Europe.