KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 -- Calgon Carbon Corporation intends to expand capacity at its Pearlington, Mississippi plant by adding a second virgin activated carbon production line.
The expansion is expected to add 38 jobs at the plant upon completion, with estimated investment in the additional production line at US$185 million. When completed, Calgon Carbon’s virgin granular activated carbon capacity will exceed 200 million pounds per year. (US$1 = RM4.29)
According to a statement, Calgon Carbon has been in conversation with the Mississippi Development Authority and Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission regarding this exciting project for several months.
A final board decision on the plant expansion was granted on June 24 by Kuraray Co Ltd, which completed its acquisition of Calgon Carbon in March 2018.
“This expansion enables our activated carbon products to be more broadly used to clean the world’s air and water on an even larger scale,” said Calgon Carbon President and Chief Executive Officer, Steve Schott.
“Aptly positioned on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Calgon Carbon's innovative products help industries and communities clean their air and water to protect our precious natural resources.”
The Pearlington, MS plant sits on 100 acres within the Port Bienville Industrial Park and has 200,000 square feet of production space and 42 employees. Once the expansion is complete, expected in late 2022, the facility will be approximately 400,000 square feet with 80 employees.
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