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Polyplex USA announces $90 million expansion
This will bring 100 news jobs to Decatur. By Madison Scarpino | February 25, 2021 at 7:08 PM CST - Updated February 25 at 7:43 PM
DECATUR, Ala. (WAFF) - Ever since Polyplex started manufacturing in American back in 2013, they have been trying to bring in a second manufacturing plant.
Now, over $90 million will go into just that.
Around 100 new jobs will soon be available in Decatur because of Polyplex USA’s planned expansion. Polyplex makes polyester film used in packaging.
Polyplex USA President Amit Kalra says they hope to begin site work as early as next month.
The new manufacturing positions aren’t the only jobs that will come from this project.