# Douglas Rulmeca breaks ground on new idler plant in Pell City, Alabama

Douglas Manufacturing, a Group Rulmeca Company, broke ground on a new idler production facility in Pell City, Alabama on February 20, 2024. The multi-million-dollar project will create over 50 jobs and is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2024-02-20
- Where: Pell City, Alabama, United States
- Jobs: 50
- Starts operating: 2025
- Status: under construction
- Products: conveyor idlers, pulleys, lagging, magnetics, impact beds, take-ups
- Sectors: [Material Handling](https://endata.com/sectors/material-handling.md)

## Companies

- [Douglas Manufacturing](https://endata.com/companies/65130.md)
- [Rulmeca Group](https://endata.com/companies/25933.md) (investor)

## Sources

- [douglasmanufacturing.com](https://www.douglasmanufacturing.com/douglas-rulmeca-breaks-ground-on-new-idler-plant-in-pell-city/), 2024-02-27: "We are excited to break ground on our new idler plant, which will enable us to meet the growing demand for our idler product line and keep our customer moving ahead."

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