Koinonia to Open $7.7 Million Plastic Packaging Plant in Drew, Mississippi

Startup plastics manufacturer Koinonia is establishing operations in Drew, Sunflower County, Mississippi. The $7.7 million project is expected to create 18 jobs over the next five years.

Packaging for the agricultural chemical industry

The company will purchase and renovate an existing 40,000-square-foot facility to manufacture plastic packaging products for the agricultural chemical industry. Operations are scheduled to begin in January 2027. The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive (MFLEX) program, with additional support from Sunflower County.

Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director PJ Waldrop said:

“Koinonia isn’t just launching a new business; it’s building with the future in mind. The company’s investment in this facility and surrounding property creates room for expansion as demand grows.”

Local entrepreneurs

Steve Rosenthal, Director of the Sunflower County Economic Development District said:

“We are proud of these local entrepreneurs who have studied the needs of the local market and developed a solution to better serve the agricultural chemical industry.”