Raven Industries' engineered films division expands capacity in Texas

It will meet the demand for its geomembrane containment liners, used during the drilling process

BS B2B Bureau Sioux Falls, South Dakota (USA)

Last Updated : Mar 08 2017 | 4:34 PM IST

In order to meet the growing from shale oil drilling industry, Raven Industries Inc’s engineered films division, a manufacturer of polymer film and sheeting, has added production capacity to its Midland, Texas facility.

In recent months, Raven has experienced an increase in demand for its durable geomembrane containment liners, used during the drilling process in the Permian Basin and other shale plays across the country. Raven geomembranes are used to line frac pits, secondary containment systems, reserve ponds, and rig-site pad liners; these products play a significant role in protecting the environment by preventing the escape of brine produced water and other drilling fluids into the surrounding soils and water reserves.

Raven has invested in additional manufacturing capabilities, enhancing the overall capacity of its facility in Midland. As part of the expansion process, new 146-inch wide-width raw materials, produced on the company’s advanced extrusion-lamination line in Sioux Falls (South Dakota, USA), will be further processed at the Midland plant into finished containment systems.

“We felt swift action was necessary to continue to provide our customers with the quick deliveries and quality service they expect from Raven. This also allowed us to strategically prepare to meet the growing needs of the industry by more than tripling production capacity in our key Midland operation,” stated Anthony Schmidt, vice president and general manager of Raven Engineered Films.

Raven Industries is a manufacturer of precision agriculture products, high-altitude balloons, plastic film & sheeting, radar systems, and ‘special apparel’ products.