Davis-Standard celebrates facility expansion

Extrusion and converting technology provider, Davis-Standard has celebrated the completion of a new addition to its Pawcatuck facility.

The company’s president and CEO Jim Murphy welcomed Connecticut governor Daniel P. Malloy and a range of other government representatives at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The visitors and more than 400 employees were given facility tours to commemorate the occasion.

The new additions houses manufacturing and precision machining of advanced multi-layer blown film dies, allowing David-Standard to move its blown film manufacturing to the Pawcatuck facility.

Jim Murphy, Davis-Standard president and CEO, said: “The facility addition is the culmination of our vision to bring world-class blown film die production to Pawcatuck. All Davis-Standard blown film die technology is now integrated under one roof, making us one of the largest manufacturers of seven to 11-layer blown film dies in the world. These dies are used for making highly technical multi-layer films used in packaging and pharmaceutical applications, which are high-demand markets for us. We are grateful to governor Malloy, commissioner Smith, representative Urban, senator Formica, senator Somers and Stonington first selectman Rob Simmons for their support in making this possible.”

The new expansion is expected to bring more than 30 new jobs to the site over two years.

Governor Malloy said: “Davis-Standard has long been one of southeast Connecticut's largest employers and we are proud to support the growth of their global headquarters here in our state and the creation of new manufacturing jobs that come with it. Manufacturing is central to our success and a driving force of Connecticut's economy, and our state is committed to supporting this important sector and the growth of its workforce. We are excited to have Davis-Standard as a proud Connecticut-based international business."