# Manner Polymers to build $54M solar-powered PVC plant in Mt. Vernon, Illinois

Manner Polymers announced a $54 million investment to build an 80,000-square-foot solar-powered PVC manufacturing facility in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, expected to be operational in fall 2025 and create 60 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2025-07-18
- Where: Mt. Vernon, Illinois, United States
- Value: $54.0M
- Jobs: 60
- Starts operating: 28 Aug 2025
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 100 million pounds per year
- Products: PVC compounds
- Sectors: [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Manner Polymers](https://endata.com/companies/70599.md)

## Sources

- [mannerpolymers.com](https://mannerpolymers.com/%F0%9F%8C%B1-manner-polymers-brings-solar-powered-pvc-manufacturing-to-mt-vernon-il/), 2025-07-18: "Backed by a $54 million investment and the support of state and local leaders, this 80,000-square-foot plant is set to redefine standards in PVC production."
- [riverbender.com](https://www.riverbender.com/news/details/gov-pritzker-cuts-ribbon-on-manner-polymers-new-100-solarpowered-manufacturing-facility-in-mount-vernon-85756.cfm), 2025-08-28: "Powered by clean energy and serving a variety of industries, Manner Polymers will serve as a catalyst for an exciting new era for economic development in Southern Illinois."
- [x95radio.com](https://www.x95radio.com/2025/08/29/gov-pritzker-cuts-ribbon-on-manner-polymers-solar-powered-manufacturing-facility-in-mt-vernon/), 2025-08-29: "Powered by clean energy and serving a variety of industries, Manner Polymers will serve as a catalyst for an exciting new era for economic development in Southern Illinois."

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