Premix Group’s Apple Creek manufacturing plant, where it will locally produce advanced PE- and PP-based compounds and concentrates designed for extrusion and injection molding applications. (Image courtesy Premix Group)
Premix Group opens a U.S. manufacturing facility in North Carolina
DALLAS, N.C.—Premix Group, a provider of electrically conductive plastics compounds, recently opened a state-of-the-art U.S. manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina.
Using U.S.-sourced raw materials, the facility will locally produce Premix’s advanced PE- (polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene)-based compounds and concentrates designed for extrusion and injection molding applications, Premix Group said in a release.
With a $79 million investment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the facility “represents a major step in securing the domestic supply chain for critical diagnostics and other high-impact applications,” according to Premix Group.
“These materials enable high-precision liquid level sensing in diagnostic testing, and safer handling, transport, and storage by protecting against uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (ESD) —a critical requirement in electronics, industrial packaging, diagnostics, and other high-performance applications,” said Premix Group CEO Jaakko Aho, in the release. “Establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States is about more than production—it’s about building resilient supply chains and trusted partnerships.”
With the new Apple Creek plant, Premix said it delivers to the U.S. market locally manufactured products with shorter lead times, a smaller carbon footprint, and enhanced supply chain security. The facility is said to represent a strategic expansion of the company’s global footprint.
Founded in Finland in 1983, Premix develops and manufactures electrically conductive and high-performance polymer compounds. The company serves diverse industries, including electronics, industrial packaging, diagnostics, and automotive. Its materials are engineered to protect against uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (ESD) and ensure process stability in critical applications, the company said.