Adhesive manufacturer invests $30 million to build first U.S. facility in Tennessee
Unitech North America, LLC has announced plans to open its first U.S. facility in Morrison, Tennessee. The company, which specializes in adhesives and sealants, will invest $30 million into the project, creating 75 new jobs during phase one. According to the company, the Tennessee facility will produce thermal adhesives and battery compression pads for electric vehicle battery manufacturers. The plant will also manufacture industrial adhesives and sealers for its automotive customers.
In a recent quote, Seoungho Lee, chairman, Unitech Co., Ltd., said, “It is with great enthusiasm that Unitech joins the Morrison, Tennessee community. We deeply appreciate the warm welcome and the pro-business environment that Tennessee offers. Our new facility here marks a significant milestone for Unitech as we venture into the high-tech electric vehicle and automotive sectors with our specialized solutions. We are confident that this strategic expansion will not only fuel our growth but also contribute to the local economy.”
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During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
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