Auriga Polymers expanding Upstate operations
November 2, 2015
Company Investing More Than $35 Million To Expand Spartanburg County Operations
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC – Auriga Polymers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, one of the world’s largest suppliers of polyester, is expanding its existing operations’ capabilities in Spartanburg County with an investment of more than $35 million.
This investment will include the installation of an extruder system and other production efficiencies. It will add 15,000 tons of extrusion-based fiber spinning capacity to the Auriga Polymers manufacturing site in Spartanburg, S.C. With this new expansion, Auriga Polymers will be able to produce fibers based on environmentally-friendly polymers such as PLA as well as specialty polyester and post-consumer recycled polymers.
The plant, which is located at 1550 Dewberry Road, produces polyester fibers, resins, and specialty polymers currently used in bottles, trays, sheets, film and textile applications. The site is also home to the Global Research and Development facilities for Indorama Ventures PLC. Bottles made from Auriga’s resins are used for carbonated soft drinks, water, beer, juice, wine and food.
“I am excited that Indorama Ventures is confident in our company and continues to invest in the operations and the people of South Carolina. This investment further enhances our ability to support our customers and markets with high value added products while continuing to provide employment for 450 families,” said Auriga Polymers Inc. VP of Operations Mark Holden.
FIVE FAST FACTS
- Auriga Polymers Inc. is expanding its operations in Spartanburg County.
- $35 million investment.
- The Auriga Polymers manufacturing site in Spartanburg, S.C. was acquired by Indorama Ventures in March 2011.
- This expansion will add 15,000 tons of extrusion-based fiber spinning capacity to the Auriga Polymers manufacturing site in Spartanburg, S.C.
- Those looking to join the Auriga Polymers, Inc. team should visit SCworks.org.
