TEXAS – Eastman will add an additional manufacturing plant in Longview, Texas. The company produces specialty materials for eyewear, cosmetics packaging, medical equipment, textiles, films, coatings and more.
The project of approximately US$1.2 billion in capital investment will create more than 200 new jobs. In addition, Eastman has been awarded a US$2.04 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant for the project.
“Texas is where businesses flourish and people thrive. This additional Eastman facility in Longview will bring hundreds of good-paying jobs to Texans and millions in capital investment to East Texas,” said Governor Greg Abbott.
Senator Bryan Hughes, commented that the grant will support the creation of several hundred jobs and represents a significant capital investment.
“We deeply appreciate the support of Governor Abbott and the State of Texas for their continued partnership as we announce this major investment in our Longview facility,” said Mark Costa, Eastman Chairman and CEO,
Costa said that by building the new world-scale plant it will eliminate significant plastic waste from the region and create true circularity, all while setting a new benchmark for decarbonization.
Andy Mack, mayor of Longview, explained that the new facility will bring about 200 high-paying full-time jobs to the community and approximately 1,000 temporary jobs during the construction process.
“Eastman is a long-standing institution in Longview, Texas, and we are more than honored that they have chosen the Longview site for their most recent expansion project,” said Longview Economic Development Corp. president and CEO Wayne Mansfield.
