Aurora Material Solutions, LLC (Aurora), a manufacturer of polymer compounds that expanded in March with the acquisition of EnCom Polymers, reports that it has completed the expansion of its plant in Streetsboro, Ohio.

A press release said that the facility expansion “adds over 140 million pounds of compounding capacity, creates new jobs, and supports Aurora’s continued growth with customer partners.” The facility is the company’s largest and hosts its rigid PVC technical center.

“The expansion is an example of our company’s mission to be our customers’ first choice in polymer solutions,” said Aurora CEO Darrell Hughes. “The expansion will help us continue to grow and win with our customers while further enhancing our unparalleled quality and lead times.”

In other news, earlier this year, Aurora announced the launch of AuroraEcoplast™ and a number of recycled and other sustainable material solutions. The company notes that it has achieved +Vantage Vinyl Gold compliance, an industry-wide sustainability designation created by the Vinyl Sustainability Council. It was audited by the third-party GreenCircle, which certified companies across the entire U.S. vinyl value chain.

In March, the company changed its name from Aurora Plastics to Aurora Material Solutions, a name change was said to have been to reflects the company’s commitment to expanding its scope and embracing a broader range of materials and solutions.