IKO , a manufacturer of roofing, waterproofing, and insulation products for residential and commercial markets, recently celebrated the grand opening of its Clay Hill manufacturing campus in Clay County, Fla. The major $240 million investment for three production lines expands the company’s North American production footprint and strengthens its manufacturing network, officials said. 

“This project reflects our long-term commitment to growth, innovation and strengthening our manufacturing capabilities close to the markets we serve,” said David Koschitzky, IKO CEO. “As we celebrate IKO’s 75th anniversary this year, this opening is especially meaningful. Manufacturing has always been at the heart of our company, and the Clay Hill campus represents the next chapter in continuing to invest in our people, products and future across North America.”

Joining Koschitzky at the event were Guy Tremblay, vice president of operations, Luay Abutaha, manufacturing director, and Dan Lindahl, plant manager. Also in attendance were several local municipal leaders, including Clay Hill Economic Development Corporation President  Crawford Powell, Jon Cantrell, president of the Clay Hill Chamber of Commerce, Clay County Commissioner Jim Renninger,and Elizabeth Carrington from U.S. Rep. Aaron Bean's office.

“IKO has shown a commitment to Clay County," Cantrell said. "Their investment in North Florida and a strong focus on their goals is an example to other community leaders. We appreciate their partnership and excellence as a company on the move.”

As part of the grand opening celebrations, attendees got the opportunity to participate in guided plant tours showcasing the facility’s advanced manufacturing operations, technology and production capabilities.

The new 300,000-square-foot facility is IKO’s first-ever manufacturing campus in Florida. The campus is planned to include three production lines dedicated to asphalt shingles, insulation boards and residential underlayment rolled roofing. The asphalt shingle production facility is the first phase of the development, with the other two lines planned for future phases. The site is expected to employ over 100 people locally, serving the Southeast and Atlantic coast region. This facility represents IKO’s eighth modern shingle production line across North America. 

“Clay Hill enhances our ability to serve growing demand across the southeastern United States while further integrating our production capabilities across insulation, roofing, and commercial product lines,” Tremblay said. 

The opening of the Clay Hill campus continues a series of major manufacturing announcements, facility openings and vertically integrated investments by IKO across North America in recent years, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to growth, innovation and manufacturing excellence. Recent milestones include the opening of new facilities in Chester County, S.C., and Ennis, Texas, as well as ongoing investments in vertically integrated operations in Bismarck, Mo., Brantford, Ontario, and other strategic locations across North America.