Recticel Group has selected Mt. Pleasant, TN, for its first U.S. Insulated Panels manufacturing facility, creating about 80 jobs and investing $50 million at the Cherry Glen Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site. Those products will be marketed under the brand name Trimo North America.
The Belgian company, headquartered in Brussels and operating in 7 countries worldwide, is an insulation group that delivers upon a portfolio of Insulation Boards, Insulated Panels and Acoustic Solutions, designing polyurethane thermal boards for optimal building comfort and energy efficiency.
Trimo enables the highest aesthetic standards and extends architectural capabilities with its mineral wool insulated panels and modular space solutions, primarily in non-residential applications.
“Tennessee is leading the nation as the best place to do business, thanks to our skilled workforce and quality of life. Recticel’s decision to open its first insulated panels facility here demonstrates the confidence international companies have in our state ….” – Gov. Bill Lee
By establishing local manufacturing capabilities, Recticel strengthens its ability to:
- Serve US clients faster and more efficiently
- Provide market-tailored insulated panel solutions
- Demonstrate long-term commitment to regional development
“Launching Trimo North America marks an exciting new chapter in our global growth strategy. In Europe, demand for our insulated panels has grown dynamically, driven by their exceptional thermal performance, durability, and design versatility. Our new Tennessee facility will manufacture high-quality insulated panels for a wide range of applications … . We look forward to becoming an active part of Tennessee’s dynamic and welcoming business community.” – Jan Vergote, CEO, Recticel Group
Belgian companies have already created over 840 jobs and invested nearly $245 million in Tennessee through foreign-direct investment.
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