Finland maker of concentrates & compounds opens U.S. plant
Premix Group, a Finnish leader in electrically conductive plastics, opened a new manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina, in 2025, enabled by a $79 million U.S. government contract. The state-of-the-art plant enhances domestic supply of advanced PE and PP compounds needed for critical diagnostics and electrostatic protection, reducing U.S. dependence on overseas suppliers.
Service Wire holds groundbreaking for expansion of its West Virginia site
Service Wire Company broke ground on a major expansion at its Culloden, WV, headquarters to boost U.S. manufacturing capacity. The project will create approximately 60 new jobs and reinforces the company’s long-term investment in copper wire production, backed by a legacy of quality service and national infrastructure contributions.