Owens Corning recently announced the grand opening of its new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in Russellville, Ark.
“The grand opening of our new Foamular NGX manufacturing plant in Russellville marks a significant milestone in Owens Corning’s journey to deliver sustainable building solutions,” says Jose Canovas, president of insulation at Owens Corning. “This facility reflects our commitment to our customers’ growth, innovation, and the vibrant Russellville community. We’re proud to invest in Arkansas, create new jobs, and grow alongside our customers with high-performance insulation.”
Announced in February 2023, construction of the 150,000-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art technology was completed safely in August and will be fully operational by year-end. The facility has created over 50 new jobs in the local area. The capacity will meet the growing demand for, which spans the non-residential and residential markets.
“Russellville as the chosen location for this strategic investment, along with the safe and successful completion of the plant’s construction, is a testament to the strong workforce and the dedicated state and local partners we have here,” says Clint Price, plant leader at Owens Corning. “We are proud to be part of a community that shares our values of safety, sustainability, and growth. We look forward to building lasting relationships and contributing to the future of Russellville.”
The event was attended by state and local elected officials, key partners, authorities, senior company leaders, employees, and members of the community. It featured a ceremonial ribbon cutting, symbolizing the grand opening of the new facility.
Owens Corning has a long-standing relationship with the state of Arkansas, its workforce, and its communities going back nearly 40 years. Company employees are active volunteers in Russellville. During the event the Owens Corning Foundation announced a $50,000 donation to the Russ Bus local nonprofit, an organization that serves the homeless population in the area. This donation will be used to pay the rent for all of the nonprofit charities that are housed in their building, supporting them to operate with reduced overhead costs.
Following the community event, the company held a luncheon, and guests were invited to tour the new facility and view the production process.
