PCC GulfChem invests $540M to open chemical manufacturing plant in Mississippi
PCC GulfChem Corporation has announced plans to begin manufacturing operations in DeLisle, Mississippi. The company, which is a subsidiary of the holding company PCC SE and a manufacturer of chemical feedstocks and specialty chemicals, silicon and silicon derivatives, will invest $540 million into the project, generating 84 new jobs in the process. According to the company, PCC GulfChem will co-locate operations with The Chemours Company to produce chlorine and several downstream products at the Chemours DeLisle Plant. Operations at the new facility are expected to begin in 2028. To help support the project, the Mississippi Development Authority will provide aid through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, PCC CEO Peter Wenzel said, “We are grateful for the facilitating approach and support from the State of Mississippi and the Harrison County towards PCC as a new potential investor in the region. PCC aims to contribute in a positive way to the community and to the businesses of our on-site partner Chemours, as well as to other local businesses.”
Governor Tate Reeves added, “This is yet another economic development megadeal for Mississippi and further proof that companies from around the world want to invest here. PCC GulfChem’s decision to invest more than a half billion dollars in Harrison County is a testament to the fact that our pro-business policies and favorable business environment attract some of the world’s top industry leaders. I thank the PCC GulfChem team for choosing Mississippi and wish the company many years of success on the Gulf Coast. Mississippi has momentum, and this is our time!”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
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.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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