Packaging manufacturer invests $24.9 million to double production and build new manufacturing plant in North Carolina 

Packaging manufacturer invests $24.9 million to double production and build new manufacturing plant in North Carolina 

Aug. 7, 2024
To help support the project, Clearly Clean Products will receive a $200,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

Clearly Clean Products, LLC has announced plans to build a new manufacturing plant in Greensboro, North Carolina. The packaging manufacturer, which specializes in 100% recyclable plastic food trays, will nearly double its current production capacity and create 80 new jobs in the process. The company plans to invest $24.9 million into the project. To help support the project, Clearly Clean Products will receive a $200,000 performance-based grant from the One North Carolina Fund. 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Jimmy Herring, CEO of Clearly Clean, said, “We are excited to expand our operations into North Carolina and to become an involved local partner. This new facility will allow us to increase our commitment to sustainability as we continue to expand the ability of our customers to participate in a nature-friendly circular economy. We look forward to contributing to the community and making Greensboro home.” 

Governor Roy Cooper added, “We are glad to welcome another innovative company to Guilford County. Clearly Clean’s commitment to sustainability aligns with our values of creating a robust manufacturing economy and a healthier environment for all who call our state home.” 

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SCHOTT Pharma invests $371 million to produce prefillable polymer syringes in North Carolina 
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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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