Loparex Breaks Ground on Coater Expansion at Iowa City, Iowa Facility

Loparex, a global manufacturer of release liners, has broken ground on a coater expansion at its Iowa City, Iowa facility. The project adds coater capability at the site and increases the plant’s solventborne capacity to support customer growth and a more reliable supply.

The company said the expansion is part of a broader three-year site investment plan of approximately $50 million, underscoring its long-term commitment to customers, its manufacturing footprint and the Iowa City community. The Iowa City work follows Loparex’s recently completed recapitalization, which the company said strengthened its ability to invest in manufacturing reliability.

Rich Holder, CEO of Loparex said:

“Loparex has a strong history in Iowa City, and this expansion is a statement about the future of this site, and the customers and community we serve. We are committed to operating reliably, investing for the long term, and continuing to earn our customers’ trust.”

Steve McDowell, Iowa City site director at Loparex said:

“This groundbreaking reflects months of design, engineering and planning and a significant investment in boosting plant reliability and supporting continuous, dependable operations. This exciting milestone is a chance to build on what we do best.”