Eastman to Build World-Scale Molecular Recycling Plant in Tennessee

URLhttps://www.plasticstoday.com/advanced-recycling/e
SourcePlastics Today
Date Published01/21/2021
Author NameClare Goldsberry

Additional Reshoring Information:

Company/Division name Eastman Chemical Company
Parent companyEastman Chemical Company
Type of work Manufacturing
Reshoring category:Reshoring
Year reshoring announced:2021
Year reshoring implemented or to be implemented:2023
Domestically, the work will be done:In-house
Capital investment ($):250
City reshored to:Kingsport
State(s) reshored to:TN
If relevant, work nearshored to:-
Industry(ies):Plastic & Rubber Products
Product(s) reshoredmolecular recycling; specialty plastics
What domestic positive factors made reshoring more attractive?Eco-system synergies, Manufacturing/engineering joint innovation (R&D), Skilled workforce availability/training
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