Arcil opens Synerlink-USA subsidiary

The ARCIL group, a manufacturer of Form-Fill-Seal (FFS) lines for the dairy food industry, with its partner Tecma Pack, has opened a subsidiary operation SYNERLINK-USA LLC in Cincinnati OH.

Jul 22nd, 2010

This operation will provide customer services such as: sales, complete line engineering and turnkey services, full technical support including spare parts supply and on-site training of ARCIL and Tecma Pack equipment.

SYNERLINK-USA serves industries such as: dairy foods, beverage, personal care, as well as household products.

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