Irving Tissue invests $600M to expand paper products manufacturing plant in Georgia
Irving Tissue has announced plans to expand its facility in Macon, Georgia. The company, which produces premium household store brand paper products, will invest $600 million into the project, creating at least 100 new jobs in the process. The expansion will include a third ThruAir Dry paper making machine, additional converting lines, and a new, fully automated warehouse. The plant, which currently employs more than 400 people, produces soft bath tissue and high-quality paper towels. According to the company, the expansion will increase Irving Tissue’s annual ThruAir Dry capacity by 75,000 tonnes and the total annual capacity at the Macon facility to 225,000 tonnes.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Irving Tissue President Robert Irving said, “It’s another great day for our employees, customers, Irving Tissue, and the State of Georgia. We greatly appreciate the State of Georgia’s commitment to economic prosperity, jobs, and growth. The team’s drive to promote the state’s advantages, while fostering a positive business environment, helped make this investment possible. We are proud to continue to invest in the State of Georgia and truly appreciate the commitment to helping us expand and grow in Macon. We’ve also been able to expand because of the highly skilled workforce in the area and the continued support of our valued employees, customers, and suppliers.”
Governor Brian Kemp added, “Since choosing Macon in 2017, Irving Tissue has invested around $1.5 billion into the community and created 400 well-paying jobs, with another 100 jobs on the way. Irving Tissue is a valued employer for the entire region of Georgia, and we are thankful that they continue to re-invest in our state and Macon-Bibb County. Today's announcement is just the latest reminder that here in the No. 1 state for business, our relationships with job creators don't end after pen meets paper.”
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