FiberVisions to mark 50 years of Covington plant
26/09/2017
Construction of the plant was started by the fibres division of the Hercules Powder Company in 1966. It opened a year later.
In 1997, Hercules Fibers started a joint venture with the Danaklon Group which was known as FiberVisions. It specialised in monocomponent and bicomponent fibres used in hygiene and industrial applications. The company became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hercules in 1998.
FiberVisions was purchased by Bangkok-based integrated polyester chain and wool fibre producer Indorama Ventures in 2012.
The Covington plant currently has an annual capacity of 180 million pounds and employs 230 people. It has employed multiple generations of families from the local area during its 50-year history.
“The manufacture of synthetic fibres has a long and proud history in the United States, particularly in the southeast,” said FiberVisions CEO Tom Zaiser. “Companies such as FiberVisions and our Covington plant continue to thrive in today’s global marketplace through innovative technology, cutting-edge manufacturing facilities, superior customer service, and a dedicated team of employees.”
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