A Perfect Fit for Plastics

The Tennessee Valley region is a center of innovation in the price-sensitive plastics industry. Here are some of the reasons why major plastics manufacturers have set up shop here:

• A central location that’s within a day’s drive of 75 percent of the population of the entire United States.

• Electricity produced by TVA, one of the nation’s largest and most reliable power companies, with 99.999 percent transmission reliability for six years in a row.

• A well-developed transportation network that includes 11 interstate highways, eight major rail companies, and year-round barge transport.

• A critical mass of plastics companies, including 3M, Owens Corning, Rohm & Haas, Aladdin Industries, and many others.

• An abundance of buildings and sites from which to choose.

• A dedicated workforce that includes many trained machine operators and numerous institutions offering engineering and technical training.

• A quality of life that’s second to none in an area with great natural beauty and plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation.

• More than 3,000 automotive suppliers located in the region.

• The second-largest automotive manufacturing region in the country, with approximately 90,000 automotive industry jobs.

• Economic development services that don’t stop when the ribbon-cutting is over but continue to support you as your business grows.

 

For more information, contact TVA’s plastics industry specialist:

Jeff Taylor
Phone: 270-887-8463
Fax: 270-887-8480
Cell: 615-289-4667
jrtaylor@tva.com

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