Join Klockner Pentaplast for the Inauguration of the new kp i.center in Spain

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Nov 2nd, 2017

In Klöckner Pentaplast’s first European kp i.center, everything rotates around interaction, ideas and innovations for the Food & Consumer Packaging Industry.

The kp i.center provides a collaborative space created to help global food and consumer brands and retailers bring products to market effectively. The kp i.center is located in Sant Cugat, close to Barcelona and its airport.

On 8th November 2017, Klöckner Pentaplast will introduce the new kp i.center. It offers a welcoming environment for our customers with an opening speech by Wayne Hewett, CEO on our approach with the kp i.center, followed by a tour of the facility.

Experience a revolution in the packaging world.
We kindly invite you to participate in our inauguration day. Experience how Klöckner Pentaplast makes a difference, how food and consumer packaging companies can improve their total cost position and how kp and these customers bring better products to market faster.

1,200 square meters to invent the future of FCP – including:

Customer inspiration area
Supermarket
Kitchen
Full Testing Laboratory
3D visualizations
Machinery from partners to trial new concepts

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