Manner Polymers Illinois Sustainable PVC Facility Expansion
Manner Polymers plans to invest $54 million in a new, sustainable manufacturing facility in Mount Vernon, Southern Illinois. The Manner Polymers Illinois sustainable PVC facility will create more than 60 jobs and strengthen the company’s ability to supply high‑quality PVC compounds to customers across North America.
Design, Automation, and Startup Timeline
The new plant will focus on automation and redundancy, so it can deliver consistent quality, lower operating costs, and strong supply reliability. Production is scheduled to start in the 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:
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Automotive and appliance
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Construction and telecommunications
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Industrial, medical, and agriculture
Typical applications include cable and wire jacketing, plus insulation compounds for 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
The Manner Polymers Illinois sustainable PVC facility will increase the company’s annual production capacity by 100 million pounds. In addition, the plant will draw most of its electricity from an on-site 15‑acre solar field, which helps cut emissions and supports long‑term sustainability goals.
CEO Raj Bhargava says the company will combine best‑in‑class manufacturing technology with on‑site renewable energy. His objective is clear: build the lowest‑cost, highest‑quality, most environmentally sustainable flexible PVC compounding plant in the world. He expects the new facility to be truly transformational, with industry‑leading capabilities and a strong clean‑energy footprint.
