Manner Polymers Illinois Sustainable PVC Facility Expansion
Manner Polymers plans to investย $54 millionย in a new, sustainable manufacturing facility inย Mount Vernon, Southern Illinois. Theย Manner Polymers Illinois sustainable PVC facilityย will createย more than 60 jobsย and strengthen the companyโs ability to supply highโquality PVC compounds to customers across North America.
Design, Automation, and Startup Timeline
The new plant will focus onย automation and redundancy, so it can deliver consistent quality, lower operating costs, and strong supply reliability. Production is scheduled to start in theย summer of 2025, giving Manner Polymers more capacity just as demand for cable and polymer compounds continues to rise.
Markets Served by the New Plant
Manner Polymers serves a wide range of industries, and this new facility will support them more effectively. Key markets include:
-
Automotive and appliance
-
Construction and telecommunications
-
Industrial, medical, and agriculture
Typical applications includeย cable and wire jacketing, plus insulation compounds forย fiber optic cables, data transmission cables, coaxial cables, patch cords, and shielded/unshielded twisted pairs. As a result, the plant will play a major role in supporting modern connectivity and infrastructure.
Capacity Increase and Solar-Powered Operations
Theย Manner Polymers Illinois sustainable PVC facilityย will increase the companyโs annual production capacity byย 100 million pounds. In addition, the plant will draw most of its electricity from an on-siteย 15โacre solar field, which helps cut emissions and supports longโterm sustainability goals.
CEOย Raj Bhargavaย says the company will combine bestโinโclass manufacturing technology with onโsite renewable energy. His objective is clear: build theย lowestโcost, highestโquality, most environmentally sustainable flexible PVC compounding plantย in the world. He expects the new facility to be truly transformational, with industryโleading capabilities and a strong cleanโenergy footprint.
