(ISOflex President David McKinney addressed those attending today’s ribbon cutting)
With the recent opening of the Japanese-owned M&C Tech, Daviess County in is fast becoming a regional center for advanced plastics manufacturing. Today local officials marked the expansion and addition of a third production line at ISOflex formally Alliance Barrier Films. President of ISOflex a part of Sigma Plastics Group, David McKinney says one of the things that attracted them to Daviess County is the available workforce…
That third line is in a brand new part of the building built in 2012 on Waller Drive near US 50 and I69. It will add six new jobs bringing the total of employees at just under 40.
McKinney says ISOflex is planning for more growth…
McKinney added that will mean the need for more room.
Attending today’s ribbon cutting several local elected officials, the top brass from the Daviess County Economic Development Commission and Foundation, and representatives from the Indiana Economic Development Commission and from Senator’s Todd Young and Joe Donnelly’s offices.
This is the full news release which was released last night
MEDIA BRIEF
ISOFlex Packaging expands capacity in Washington, $4 million investment in 3rd production line adds 6 jobs
Facility creates local synergy for plastics, blown-film expertise
WASHINGTON, Indiana –ISOFlex Packaging, a full-service company providing flexible packaging solutions, will formally open its 3rd production line in its Washington facility on April 24, according to David McKinney, president. “We’re pleased to respond to new demand with this additional capacity,” said McKinney, who heads up the Florida-based division of Sigma Plastics Group. “This new line will expand our capacity an additional 700,000 to 800,000 pounds of blown film per month.”
With an investment of more than $4 million, the all-new production line will add six new jobs, expanding the employee base at ISOFLEX’s Daviess County facility on I-69 to 38 employees, said Trey Reuss, Washington plant manager.
Reuss noted that ISOFlex facilities in Indiana and elsewhere are equipped with the latest technology, including monolayer, three-layer, five-layer and seven-layer high barrier co-extrusion film lines to produce better, more complex films.
ISOFlex acquired the former Alliance Barrier Films operation in January, following a partnership with the local owners dating back to 2016, when $25 million was invested to develop the Washington facility.
“Years of strategic collaboration and growth are now creating a local region known for its expertise in the plastics industries,” said Mike Chestnut, chairman of the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC). “We are grateful to ISOFlex for their continued commitment to growing their capacity and impact.”
“ISOFlex is developing and maintaining a state-of-the-art manufacturing capacity that serves multiple industries,” said Ron Arnold, DCEDC executive director. “We look forward to continued long-term success for ISOFlex and the region.”
Arnold also noted the continued positive support of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and other regional and local groups in the project.
Local and state officials, including Washington Mayor Joe Wellman, were on hand for the formal opening. The extrusion film packaging company has facilities in seven locations in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the state of Washington
ISOFlex Packaging manufactures specialty plastic films and bags for shrink, barrier, laminating, coating, converting and can liners, serving the food and beverage, consumer goods and institutional products industries.
About ISOFlex Packaging
ISOFlex Packaging Films is a manufacturer of value-added custom films committed to providing solutions for strategic markets and customers. We strive to be the preferred supplier for our customers by utilizing state-of-the-art manufacturing, innovation and quality systems backed by unparalleled service. We will hire only the best people and conduct our business with passion, honesty and integrity in a positive work environment. Our resources, products and processes are designed to create significant value for our customers, team members, communities and shareholders. For more information, please visithttps://isoflexpackaging.com
About Sigma Plastics Group
Sigma Plastics Group has grown into North America’s largest privately held manufacturer of extruded polyethylene films and bags. Founded in 1978 with just one facility, today we offer more than forty (40) locations across the United States and Canada – each designed to serve and surpass our customers’ expectations with our commitment to quality, innovation and expertise in flexible packaging with more than two billion pounds of resin throughput. For more information, please visit www.sigmaplasticsgroup.com
About the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation
As a private/public partnership for county-wide economic development, the Daviess County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is working to build a foundation for a better tomorrow in the communities within Daviess County, Indiana. A founding organization of the WestGate @ Crane Technology Park, DCEDC’s mission is to develop a process which improves the standard of living for all citizens by creating, retaining and reinvesting wealth while protecting the environment. For more information, please visitwww.dcedc.net.
