Owens Corning Announces $30 Million Expansion at Jackson, Tenn., Glass Plant
Owens Corning announced that it will undertake a $30 million upgrade of its Jackson, Tenn., facility.
Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, announced that it will undertake a $30 million upgrade of its Jackson, Tenn., facility to significantly increase glass fiber capacity. The expansion of the plant, which manufactures glass primarily for mat for residential and commercial roofing products but also for specialty glass applications, will be completed by August 2004.
"As an industry leader, we're constantly evaluating our business to make certain we're adding the capacity needed to service our markets and customers, and grow with them," said Sheree Bargabos, president of Owens Corning's Exterior Systems Business. "We expect the market will continue to be robust, and this expansion is a clear reflection of our commitment to meet the industry's demands now and in the future."