Introducing the production of PP/PE multi-layer wide width liners and coatings To facilitate the needs of high-end customers of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs or 'big bags'), the projects partners, LC packaging BV and Dutch Bangla Pack Ltd, will invest in a production facility for wide width multi-layer liner material and wide width PP/PE coating for woven fabrics. Both semi-finished products can be used in the manufacturing of specialised FIBCs for high-end users in the food, pharmaceutical and petrochemical markets. The project will be located in Gazaria, south of Dhaka. Since LC packaging is already 50% owner of Dutch Bangla Pack, the project will be implemented under the latter entity. Although coating of small width woven fabrics is already being done in Bangladesh, the proposed wide width coating line is new in both technological complexity (difficult to apply an equal layer) and application of the coated fabrics (e.g. seamless FIBCs). Normal, small width film extruders are used in Bangladesh for the production of – for instance – plastic bags for the export market. However, the proposed production of wide width liners will introduce new technology in both the larger diameter and the co-extrusion of multi layers. The liner material can be used as a specialised inner bag inside an FIBC. Other type of products from the wide width film extruder are for example sheeting for housing and agricultural applications.Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)The social standards of the project are laid down in the HR policy of DBP, ensuring excellent working conditions and secondary benefits like health insurance. During the project, the facility will be certified for:•	ISO 9001:2000 (quality management).•	ISO 14000 (environmental standards).•	ISO 22000 (food safety management, including HACCP and BRC certification).•	OHSAS 18001 (Occupational Health and Safety Assessment Series).Impact•	Employment and working conditionsThe project will create 52 jobs (35 basic-, 17 medium-/high-level) and two years later this will be increased to 92 (67 basic-, 25 medium-/high-level). The least paid worker in the project will receive USD 54 per month, more than double the minimum wage of USD 24 per month.•	Innovation/Transfer of knowledgeThe training to operate and control the high tech machines will introduce new knowledge. Additionally, the ISO 22000 and OHSAS 18001 are rather uncommon in Bangladesh.•	Chain effectsThe production and sales of high quality semi-finished goods will stimulate other manufactures to improve their operations. As an unexpected spin off, the liner film extruder will produce sheeting for application in housing and agriculture.•	EnvironmentThe ISO 14000 certification ensures proper environmental management systems. Additionally, the plant will recycle its cooling water after application in the production process, saving both water and energy.•	Position of womenThe project prefers female candidates, but it is uncommon for Bangladeshi women to work in technical positions. However, the partners commit themselves to hiring at least 30% female staff, also in the medium/high positions (at least 5). To establish a production line for wide width coatings and wide width multi-layer liner films for application in FIBCs, with a capacity of respectively 343 tons per year (coating) and 1,067 tons per year (liner film).