Container maker Macro Plastics adds Kentucky injection molding plant

2010-01-30 09:25:18

Industrial-container manufacturer Macro Plastics Inc. has acquired a 162,000-square-foot plant in Shelbyville, Ky.

Jeff Mitchell, vice president of operations, said the plant will house large-tonnage injection molding machines.

The privately held Fairfield, Calif., company makes rotationally molded and injection molded plastic bulk reusable containers for agricultural, food, retail and industrial customers. The company said the new plant will serve markets in the central and eastern United States as well as Mexico and Europe.

The company also has facilities in Lexington, Ky.; Detroit, and Union Gap, Wash. Macro does not disclose sales figures.

“This new facility represents an exciting new opportunity for the continued growth of Macro and a significant reinvestment in the future of manufacturing in Shelbyville,” Mitchell said in a news release.

Starting this spring, the Shelbyville plant will mold MacroBin fully vented solid wall containers for the agricultural market, ProBin solid wall and collapsible containers for the food processing market, ShuttleBin foldable containers for the retail market and MacroTrac portable flooring.

Many employees of the old Budd plant (now Martinrea) are looking for well paying jobs as the Co. and Union decreased their pay and benefits til they can not provide for their families anymore. If you need employees that are good people,you might look there.
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