Posted November 2, 2015

 

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Auriga Polymers, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of polyester supplier Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, is expanding its existing operations' capabilities in Spartanburg, S.C., with an investment of more than $35 million, the S.C. Dept. of Commerce announced.

 

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. With this 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.

 

"I am excited that Indorama Ventures is confident in our company and continues to invest in the operations and the people of South Carolina,” said Mark Holden, Auriga Polymers’ vice president of Operations. “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."

 

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.

 

The Auriga Polymers manufacturing site in Spartanburg, S.C. was acquired by Indorama Ventures in March 2011.

 

Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, which operates more than 60 locations in 19 countries, employs about 12,000 people across the globe and is one of the world's leading petrochemical producers and a leading manufacturer of PET resins, fibers, filaments and wool yarns. Indorama Venture's products serve major players in diversified end-use markets, including food, beverages, personal and home care, health care, automotive, textile and industrial.

 

Source: S.C. Dept. of Commerce