Eastman to Build Worlds Largest Methanolysis Facility in Right to Work Tennessee

Eastman is one of the largest companies that produce materials such as plastics, chemicals, and fibers. Now, they are planning a large investment of $250 million. This will soon go toward building one of the world’s largest methanolysis facilities. For this, they have chosen Kingsport, Tennessee because the Right to Work location provides many benefits. Not only will this help combat the issue of plastic waste, but it will also create many new jobs. So this is great news for the area’s economy!

From Area Development Magazine:

“We are grateful for our partnership with Governor Lee in making today’s announcement possible. Thanks to the support of the State of Tennessee and our local officials, we are able to build this facility in our home state, which we believe positions Tennessee to be a leader in enabling the circular economy and an example for others to follow. This will be a great investment for our local community and our customers, while also creating small business jobs to develop the recycling infrastructure necessary to support investment in a sustainable future.†[…]

“Eastman employs more than one-third of the Tennesseans that work in our state’s chemical industry[. W]e applaud the company for expanding its capabilities in Kingsport while reaffirming its commitment to sustainability.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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