Petainer Manufacturing USA, Inc. has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations to a new location in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee. The company, which specializes in sustainable packaging, will invest $10 million into the project, creating 35 new jobs in the process. According to Petainer, the expansion will more than double the company’s headcount statewide.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Chris McEwan, President of Petainer Americas, said, “Our investment in Mt. Pleasant, Tennessee, underscores Petainer’s commitment to supporting sustainable growth in the Americas. This strategic location allows us to better serve our customers, expand our portfolio, and continue delivering innovative, eco-friendly packaging solutions that reduce environmental impact while driving economic development in the region.”
Governor Bill Lee added, “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and I thank Petainer for choosing to invest in the Volunteer State. Petainer’s commitment to creating new jobs for the highly skilled workers in Mt. Pleasant and Maury County will have a significant impact by expanding opportunity for families in the region.”
Manufacturers investing in Tennessee
Metal manufacturer invests $8.5M to open production plant in Tennessee
The plant will support medium- to heavy-gauge steel fabrication, including steel plate burning, machining, shot blasting and flattening.
Nashville Wire Products invests $20M to build new manufacturing plant in Tennessee
This will be the company’s sixth facility in the state.
MD Carts invests $10M to open golf cart manufacturing plant in Tennessee
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Investing in American manufacturing in 2024
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