# PeroxyChem to build peracetic acid plant in Memphis, Tennessee

PeroxyChem plans to construct a new peracetic acid (PAA) production facility in Memphis, Tennessee, to supply the city's wastewater treatment facilities. Construction will begin shortly after a groundbreaking on December 6, 2017.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-12-07
- Where: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: peracetic acid (PAA)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [PeroxyChem](https://endata.com/companies/28671.md)

## Sources

- [prweb.com](https://www.prweb.com/releases/peroxychem_to_build_a_peracetic_acid_plant_in_memphis_tenn_to_supply_city_s_wastewater_treatment_facilities/prweb14992966.htm), 2017-12-07: "PeroxyChem proudly produces the highest quality peroxygen chemistries, including PAA for wastewater treatment."
- [areadevelopment.com](https://www.areadevelopment.com/newsItems/12-11-2017/peroxychem-production-facility-memphis-tennessee.shtml), 2017-12-11: "PeroxyChem, a global leader in peroxygen chemistries, plans to construct a new peracetic acid production facility in Memphis, Tennessee."

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