# Imerys expands Sylacauga calcium carbonate plant in Alabama

Imerys has announced a capacity expansion and optimization investment at its Sylacauga, Alabama plant, the Group's largest North American site. The plan includes new industrial equipment and automation upgrades to nearly double current equipment capability, supporting growing demand for Ground Calcium Carbonate products.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-04-26
- Where: Sylacauga, Alabama, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: Ground Calcium Carbonate, specialty minerals
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Imerys](https://endata.com/companies/12404.md)

## Sources

- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/imerys-expands-its-alabama-facility/), 2022-04-26: "The investment is designed to expand manufacturing capacity, and improve operational reliability, nearly doubling the capability of current equipment."

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