# Owens Corning expands Fort Smith plant with $24.5M investment, 50 jobs

Owens Corning is investing $24.5 million to expand its existing fiberglass mat facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas, creating 50 new jobs. The expansion adds machinery and construction at the Planter Road site.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-10-18
- Where: Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States
- Value: $24.5M
- Jobs: 50
- Status: announced
- Products: fiberglass mat for roofing, nonwoven applications
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Owens Corning](https://endata.com/companies/2173.md)

## Sources

- [arkansasedc.com](https://www.arkansasedc.com/news-events/newsroom/detail/2022/10/18/owens-corning-embarks-on-second-expansion-in-two-years-creates-50-new-jobs), 2022-10-18: "Expanding Owens Corning’s nonwovens production in this highly advanced facility will help us better serve our customers’ long-term growth."
- [roofingcontractor.com](https://www.roofingcontractor.com/articles/97565-owens-corning-invests-245-million-to-expand-arkansas-operations), 2022-10-24: "Expanding Owens Corning’s nonwovens production in this highly advanced facility will help us better serve our customers’ long-term growth."

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