Xerium will perform roll grinding, roll recovering and mechanical services on site. Xerium is also increasing its field sales and service staff for the region for machine clothing, roll services, mechanical services and machine automation through its SMART® Roll sensor solutions.
Xerium's facility will be the first major rolls and service facility established in Turkey, by any of the industry's major global suppliers. From this location, Xerium will be able to provide regional customers with dramatically quicker and more cost effective service.Importantly, these products and services will be delivered through a local workforce familiar and respectful of local customs.
The plant will be co-located on the grounds of Modern Karton, one of the largest and most integrated producers in the region. The required investment and startup costs of this new plant are included within the company's previous guidance for spending in 2014.
"Xerium is honored to be the first major global competitor to build a plant in the region and proud of its relationship withEren Holdingand Modern Karton. We look forward to delivering superior mechanical services, roll covering capabilities, and machine automation services to the region," saidHarold Bevis, Xerium's President and CEO. "This area of Europe is healthy and growing in the industries we serve. We believe this commitment will bring value to the area for all three of Xerium's product categories - roll coverings, mechanical services and machine clothing.
Xerium Technologies, Inc.is a leading global developer and supplier for the following industries: pulp, paper, paperboard and tissue, fiber and stock processing, nonwoven fabrics.
