PORAC, Pampanga — The Union Insulated Panel Corp. (UIPC), a subsidiary of Phinma Corp, inaugurated its P700-million manufacturing facility in Barangay Manibaug Pasig here on Oct. 20.
Sited on a 2.6-hectare lot, the facility measuring 200 meters long and 24 meters wide has an annual production capacity of up to 1 million square meters of insulated panel.
Phinma Corp. chairman and CEO Ramon del Rosario Jr., UIPC president and CEO Danielle del Rosario, Porac Vice Mayor Jen Capil, and other company officers led the ribbon-cutting ceremony opening the manufacturing facility eyed to expand local production of insulated panels and reduce reliance on imports.
“At Union Insulated Panels, we provide innovative construction solutions that contribute to food security, climate resilience, energy efficiency, and the development of quality and sustainable infrastructure across the country,” Ms. Del Rosario said.
The company manufactures insulated panels for roofing, walling, and cladding, which are designed to speed up construction and improve building energy efficiency.
Its products are intended for cold-storage facilities, agricultural infrastructure, warehouses, industrial and commercial buildings, and other essential facilities. UIPC also cited its involvement in building classrooms and Learning Continuity Spaces as part of its efforts to improve learning environments for Filipino students.
In attendance at the plant inauguration were Phinma Corp. independent director Dr. Cielito Habito, director Ambassador Jose Cuisia Jr., and director Maria Teresa Zeller; UIPC chairman Victor del Rosario and independent director Manny Tordesillas.
Also present were Phinma Hospitality Inc. chairman and CEO Jose Mari del Rosario, Phinma Corp. vice chairman Dr. Magdaleno Albarracin Jr. and president and COO Dr. Chito Salazar. Punto News Team/Contributed photos