Shintech announces $1.3B expansion of PVC facilities in Louisiana
Shintech announced a $1.3 billion expansion of its facilities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes, Louisiana. Most investment will increase PVC manufacturing at Plaquemine, with completion expected by end of 2023, and the remainder will expand PVC packaging and warehouse operations in Addis. The expansion will create 159 new jobs and up to 2,400 construction jobs.
Capacity
580,000 tons of VCM, 380,000 tons of PVC, 390,000 tons of caustic soda per year
ProductsPVC
“The $1.3 billion expansion will affect facilities in West Baton Rouge and Iberville Parishes.”wbrz.com
- 3 sources
- wbrz.comPlastic manufacturer Shintech announces $1.3 billion expansion, new jobs for local facilitiesWBRZ StaffJan 26, 2021
- shinetsu.co.jpShintech Announces Capital Investment of $1.25 Billion to Further Bolster Integrated PVC Business | News Release | News | Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.Jan 27, 2021
- nola.comShintech expansion follows agreements to pay $356K to settle Louisiana, federal violations | Environment | nola.comMark SchleifsteinFeb 1, 2021
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