March 6, 2025 14:13

The Italy-based producer of biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films, Irplast, plans to hire about 30 new employees over the next two years. This initiative will support generational turnover and workforce growth, particularly in anticipation of a future increase in production capacity.

Recently, the company announced investments in capacity with the installation of a new production line dedicated to the extrusion of special films for mono-material polypropylene packaging (read the article).

To train specialized personnel, Irplast has developed a post-diploma advanced training course in collaboration with Fondazione ITS Academy and Connect Industria. The program is funded by the Abruzzo region through the European Social Fund and includes 1,800 hours of training—about 1,000 hours in the classroom and the remaining hours dedicated to project work and company internships, with the possibility of an additional 800 hours of placement.

Investments in training and the Atessa production hub are part of Irplast’s development plan, launched four years ago and based on three pillars: modernization of industrial assets, diversification of strategic raw material supply chains, and technological innovation.

The company employs 380 people across its three production sites in Italy: one in Empoli (Firenze) and two in Atessa (Chieti). In 2023, Irplast reported approximately €110 million in revenue, with 75% coming from exports to more than 70 countries. Since 2020, Irplast has been controlled by the London-based investment fund Cheyne Strategic Value Credit (SVC).

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