# Pencco opens new $20M chemical manufacturing facility in Gadsden, Alabama

Pencco, Inc. will celebrate the opening of its new $20 million manufacturing facility in Gadsden, Alabama, on May 28, 2026. The facility will produce specialty water and wastewater treatment chemicals and create 40 new jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-04-29
- Where: Gadsden, Alabama, United States
- Value: $20.0M
- Jobs: 40
- Starts operating: 28 May 2026
- Status: completed
- Products: water and wastewater treatment chemicals, odor and corrosion control chemicals
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Pencco, Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/89694.md)

## Sources

- [waterdaily.com](https://www.waterdaily.com/latest-news/article/15824205/pencco-inc-opens-new-alabama-manufacturing-facility), 2026-04-29: "The Gadsden facility will manufacture specialty chemicals used by municipal and industrial customers to treat water and wastewater, helping support safe, reliable water systems for growing communities and industries throughout the region."
- [al.com](https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2026/05/20-million-chemical-plant-opening-in-gadsden-to-employ-40.html), 2026-05-26: "We value our long-standing relationships with customers throughout Alabama, and this new facility represents our continued commitment to serving and strengthening those partnerships."
- [abc3340.com](https://abc3340.com/news/local/alabama-pencco-opens-20m-gadsden-plant-adding-40-jobs-and-expanding-water-treatment-output-may-2026), 2026-05-28: "The facility is located at 3500 Michael Ann Ave. in Gadsden."
- [thebamabuzz.com](https://thebamabuzz.com/new-20m-clean-water-facility-opens-in-gadsden/), 2026-05-29: "Pencco, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of water, wastewater and odor and corrosion control treatment solutions held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new $20 million facility."
- [waterdaily.com](https://www.waterdaily.com/latest-news/article/15826612/pencco-opens-new-plant-adding-40-jobs-and-expanding-water-treatment-output), 2026-06-02: "A new manufacturing facility in Gadsden is expected to bring 40 jobs to the area as Pencco, Inc. expands its operations in Alabama."
- [spotonalabama.com](https://spotonalabama.com/al-metropolitan/1397305/pencco-inc-holds-ribbon-cutting-for-new-20-million.html), 2026-06-05: "Pencco, Inc., a U.S. manufacturer of water, wastewater, odor, and corrosion control treatment solutions, celebrated the opening of its new Alabama manufacturing facility."

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