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COMPANY NEWS

Era Polymers to open manufacturing facility in North Carolina

ra Polymers Corporation, an Australian manufacturer growth in North America led the company to search for a
Especializing in polyurethane chemistry, will invest new business location in the United States. “Era Polymers
$9.2 million to open its first industrial facility in the has been conducting business within the USA for more
United States, creating 20 new jobs in Gaston County, than 15 years,” said George Papamanuel, President of Era
North Carolina. The company produces a diverse line Polymers. “It became a logical step for us to establish our
of polyurethane products sold in over 70 countries own presence in the USA with an advanced manufacturing
facility, to better supply and technically service our
growing customer base. Support from local, county and
state authorities made a compelling case to locate our
facility in Stanley, North Carolina. This world class facility
is the ideal platform to support the next growth stage of
our company, ” he added.
The Australian-headquartered company already
manufactures polyurethane systems in Australia, New
Zealand and South Africa. The new facility will support
its growing U.S. sales. It will also make products for the
worldwide. The new manufacturing operation in Stanley, Canadian, South American and European markets. It is
the first American plant for the company, will join four taking over the nearly 140,000-sq.-ft. facility in Stanley,
other production facilities operated by the company in N.C., that formerly was occupied by Dutch-owned
Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. Strong sales
Royal DSM NV.

25 December 2018 Plastics News