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Saint-Gobain Ceramics to Build New NorPro Manufacturing Facility in Wheatfield, New York

Saint-Gobain Ceramics, through its subsidiary Saint-Gobain NorPro in Stow/OH, USA announced its intent to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York. The facility will revitalize an historic industrial property as the company expands its production of catalyst carriers to serve a fast growing market. With an investment of over USD 40 million, the company expects to create approximately 30 new full-time jobs upon the completion of the nearly 11 600 m2 (125 000 sq. foot) facility. 

The new facility in Wheatfield, which will be co-located with Saint-Gobain Ceramics’ existing Specialty Grains and Powders operations, will expand NorPro’s abilities to manufacture ceramic catalyst carriers that are vital to many industries such as energy production and refining, biofuels and chemical manufacturing. Currently, NorPro operates North American facilities in Bryan, Texas, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, and Stow and Norton, Ohio.

Construction is planned to begin later this year, with full project completion expected by 2028. Building design and construction will use many of Saint-Gobain’s light and sustainable building solutions to create a state-of-the-art, energy efficient industrial campus. In an effort to maximize the efficient use of materials for construction and minimize waste, Saint-Gobain plans to repurpose many of the currently viable structures on the campus, utilizing repurposed materials to further reduce embodied carbon emissions on site through circular practices. The project is supported with funds from local and state economic investment programs, including USD 1 million from the New York State Excelsior Program, and other state and local investments. In addition, Saint-Gobain has applied to expand its existing relationship with New York Power Authority (NYPA) to provide additional hydropower for the site expansion.

www.norpro.saint-gobain.com


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