Scott Bader has acquired a new production facility in North Carolina to meet the growing domestic and global demand for its market-leading structural adhesives and gelcoats.
The investment sees the acquisition of a 110,000 square foot industrial unit on a 15-acre site in Mocksville, North Carolina which with further investment will be developed into a gelcoat and structural adhesives manufacturing facility. This will be the company’s second North American manufacturing site; the new development is expected to create 27 new jobs locally, with 21 in manufacturing and the other roles shared across HR, R&D, commercial support and applications.
Plant to be Operational by Q1 2023
The new premises were specifically selected to tap into the State’s growing advanced manufacturing sector. The facility will be built with modern design principles and operate to GMP conditions, manufacturing a range of innovative Scott Bader products. The plant aims to be fully operational by Q1 2023.
Commenting on Scott Bader’s investment in the area, Terry Bralley, President of the Davie County Economic Development Commission, said, “
We’re delighted that Scott Bader has chosen our county to invest in and expand their offering nationally and overseas. The new infrastructure will be a great addition to the area and the creation of 27 immediate new jobs is a real economic boost.”
Meeting Customer Demands
Commenting on the latest expansion plans, Art Murphy, sales director for Scott Bader North America said, “
This latest investment clears Scott Bader’s commitment to the North American market, as well as to the company’s global growth strategy.” He continues, “
It comes as the company also invest $2million in Canada. Scott Bader now have the additional capacity it needs to be more responsive to customer needs and leverage the interest in the primer-less structural adhesives – amplifying the success the company already had with the portfolio.”
In keeping with Scott Bader’s 2036 vision to steer towards sustainable growth, while increasing its global footprint – environmental impact has been a key consideration throughout the North Carolina development and will remain central to the investments in its new site. Investing in people and technology to ensure both the build and ongoing operations are as efficient as possible.
Source: Scott Bader