Polyethics Industries to Open First U.S. Plant in Antwerp, Ohio With 250 Jobs

Canada-based plastic bag manufacturer Polyethics Industries will establish its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Antwerp, Paulding County, Ohio. The more than $41 million project is expected to create 250 jobs over several years.

Bag converting first, film extrusion later

The company is upgrading an existing 155,000-square-foot building, starting with bag converting operations. Film extrusion and additional manufacturing capabilities are planned for later phases. Polyethics makes household trash bags, contractor bags, commercial can liners and agricultural mulch films, mainly for private-label customers.

Derek Rynard, CEO of Polyethics Industries said:

“For 35 years, our team has earned customers’ trust by delivering quality products and finding better ways to make them. We are bringing that experience to Antwerp, closer to the customers we serve.”

JobsOhio support

Polyethics received a JobsOhio Revitalization Grant to help fund extensive upgrades to the facility.

J.P. Nauseef, President and CEO of JobsOhio said:

“We welcome Polyethics decision to establish its first U.S. operations in Ohio, bringing them closer to the customers they serve in the American market.”