# Polyplex expands BOPET film capacity in Alabama

Polyplex is investing around USD 100 million to expand BOPET film and resin capacity at its Decatur, Alabama site, adding a 50,000 t/y line expected to start up in early 2023.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2021-12-23
- Where: Decatur, Alabama, United States
- Value: $100.0M
- Starts operating: Q1 2023
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 50,000 t/y
- Products: BOPET film, PET resin
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Polyplex Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/25977.md)

## Sources

- [k-online.com](https://www.k-online.com/en/Media_News/News/POLYPLEX_Expansion_of_PP_and_PET_films_in_Indonesia_and_the_US), 2021-12-23: "The company also said its US investment to expand BOPET film and resin capacity is underway at the Decatur site in the state of Alabama, and is expected to start up in early 2023."

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