(Left to right): Eric Short, president, SIMONA PMC; Artur Hirsch, president, SIMONA America Industries and SIMONA Boltaron; Lynne Anderson, CFO, SIMONA America Group; and Adam Mellen, CEO, SIMONA America Group. (Photo courtesy SIMONA America Group/SIMONA America Industries)
The project will add 155,000 square feet of new manufacturing space and enable more advanced extrusion and fabrication technologies, the company said.
ATLANTA—SIMONA America Industries (SAI), a manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet and rod products and a subsidiary of SIMONA America Group, broke ground in November on a $25 million expansion project at its Archbald, Pennsylvania facility. The project will add 155,000 square feet of new manufacturing space and marks a major milestone in the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to U.S. manufacturing, according to a company release.
The expansion, scheduled for completion in the early third quarter of 2026, will enable more advanced extrusion and fabrication technologies, the company said in the release. That includes the addition of a new SL12 production line, expected to enhance SAI’s capabilities in partition materials and other performance thermoplastics.
“This investment represents a major step forward in advancing SIMONA’s long-term growth strategy,” said Adam Mellen, CEO of SIMONA America Group, in a statement. “By expanding our production capacity and introducing new technologies, we’re strengthening our ability to serve our customers with innovative, high-quality materials while continuing to invest in our people and our community.”
According to SAI, the expanded facility in Lackawanna County will support more than 25 new jobs in manufacturing, shipping, and logistics, contributing to regional economic growth.
The site’s strategic access to rail and interstate systems enables efficient nationwide distribution and supports SAI’s expanding customer base across numerous industries. Those industries include chemical processing, semiconductor manufacturing, marine, outdoor living, food and beverage, playgrounds, retail displays, signage, and medical orthotics and prosthetics, the company said.
“This expansion is a testament to the dedication of our employees and the continued confidence of our customers,” added Mellen. “It positions SAI to meet growing market demand, improve production efficiency, and drive sustainable innovation well into the future.”
In recognition of its investment and local impact, SIMONA America Industries was honored last year with the Excellence Award for Expansion by the Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association, celebrating the company’s contribution to regional growth and manufacturing excellence.
SIMONA America Group is a diversified manufacturer of thermoplastic products serving a wide range of industries. As a subsidiary of SIMONA AG, the Group includes SIMONA America Industries, SIMONA Boltaron, and SIMONA PMC, with manufacturing sites in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.