Hassia packaging pvt. Ltd., a whollyowned subsidiary of the oystar group in india, is expanding its business location in pune. The foundation stone for construction of the new building was laid on june 1, 2010 the actual move is planned for 2011. Thus oystar will double its capacities for management and production in india to a space of 4,033 square meters in size. &ldquowith this increase in capacity we will enhance our manufacturing expertise in india,&rdquo explains christian korte, president of the business unit dairy at oystar. &ldquoin doing so we are also ensuring further successful growth on the asian markets.&rdquo hassia packaging pvt. Ltd. Manufactures packaging machines for the food and chemical industries. These include filling and sealing machines for filling and sealing preformed cups as well as plants with volumetric and load filling systems for filling products into pouches and bags, glass, cups and cans. The filling ranges are between 25 g and 50 kg. A total of seventy staff are currently employed at hassia packaging pvt. Ltd. Approximately thirty more are to be hired at the new manufacturing plant.