EXTEN SA is a Swiss producer of plastic films, laminates and sheets located in the south of Switzerland close to the Italian border. The Company is privately owned and was established in 1981. Since then Exten has been constantly growing, to reach today a capacity of more than 20.000 tons/year. The combination of the world-famous Swiss precision and attention to detail with the Italian flexibility and creativity makes Exten quite unique and an entity of its own market in films and sheets extrusion, as well lamination with any kind of nonwovens. The quality of the products is the result of a perfect synergy between the supplier of raw-materials, sophisticated technology and the precious know-how of Exten's people. The Company has been ISO 9001 certified since 1993 (today ISO 9001-2000) and works according to the most efficient procedures. Exten products are dedicated to: Hygiene single-use barrier, absorbent and elastic articles (diapers, pants, pantyliners, pads) Medical/Surgical sterile single-use protective articles, Automotive and Building industry, Graphic arts, labelling and stationery