Owens Corning celebrated the grand opening of its new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in Russellville, Ark., on Oct. 14. 

Announced in February 2023, construction of the 150,000-sq.-ft. facility with state-of-the-art technology was completed safely in August and will be fully operational by year-end. The facility has created more thhan 50 new jobs in the local area. The capacity will meet the growing demand for Foamular NGX insulation, which spans the non-residential and residential markets.

The opening event was attended by state and local elected officials, key partners, authorities, senior company leaders, employees, and members of the community. It featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting, symbolizing the grand opening of the new state-of-the-art facility. During the opening ceremony, leadership highlighted how this investment serves the growing needs of its customers by enhancing supply chain efficiency.

“The grand opening of our new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in Russellville marks a significant milestone in Owens Corning’s journey to deliver sustainable building solutions,” said Jose Canovas, president of Insulation at Owens Corning. “This facility reflects our commitment to our customers’ growth, innovation, and the vibrant Russellville community. We’re proud to invest in Arkansas, create new jobs, and grow alongside our customers with high-performance insulation.”

The Toledo, Ohio-based building products manufacturer has a long-standing relationship with the state of Arkansas, its workforce, and its communities going back nearly 40 years. Company employees are active volunteers in Russellville, and community engagement is central to its corporate citizenship.

“Owens Corning’s new foam insulation plant is a major milestone for Russellville, bringing high-quality jobs to our area and reinforcing our community as a hub for advanced manufacturing. We’re thrilled to celebrate this ribbon cutting, which highlights our strong local economy and readiness for continued growth and opportunity,” said Dr. Megan Selman, chief executive officer and economic developer of the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and the Russellville Regional Alliance for Economic Development.

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During the event the Owens Corning Foundation granted a $50,000 donation to the Russ Bus local nonprofit, an organization that serves the homeless population in the area by empowering, educating, and partnering with those in need. This donation will be used to pay the rent for all of the nonprofit charities that are housed in their building, supporting them to operate with reduced overhead costs.

“Arkansas is growing at unprecedented rates and its companies like Owens Corning that enable us to keep up with demand,” said Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. “They have invested in the Natural State for nearly 40 years, and the opening of their new facility in Russellville ensures they will be here for many more decades to come.”

Following the community event, the company held a luncheon, and guests were invited to tour the new facility and view the production of Foamular NGX.