PANABO CITY-PhilDutch Polymer, Inc, the first locator in the Anflo Industrial Economic (AIE) zone, recently made its first export launch. In an interview Frank R. Jaeckel said about 10 tons of resin granules (one container) were exported during the launch to main markets such as China and Vietnam. Co-owner Ferdie Y. Maranon said that, in terms of volume, they’re expecting to export 40 to 50 containers a month. PhilDutch is the first PEZA non-agricultural exporting company in the Davao Region, which started operating in November last year its processing plant for engineering polymers. Mr. Jaeckel said very soon they will start putting up their processing line. The factory will be fully operational by March. “We’re not yet finished completing the structure that will hold most of the equipment. We will employ about 75 people but as we grow, we might be employing more people from Mindanao,” he said. Co-owner Gregory S. Maranon for his part said; “This is a PEZA zone and as a PEZA rule you have to be 70% of your production will be for export.” He said they already have contracts with three companies in China. — Maya M. Padillo
