MOORESVILLE - Wipes manufacturer Nice-Pak has signed an agreement to begin construction on a new facility in Mooresville, USA which will boast a host of environmentally friendly features .
The 1.2 million-square-foot facility, which will house manufacturing and a distribution centre at a single location, will represent a US$165 million investment that will result in 150 additional jobs in Morgan County by 2024, and employ up to 800 associates when fully operational.
"Our new investment in Mooresville is an important milestone in our mission of helping the world stay healthy and well,” said Robert Julius, Chairman and CEO of Nice-Pak. " We could not think of a better partner than the Mooresville community in our ongoing efforts to meet the increasing demand for wipes - essential products in helping to protect against COVID-19.”
The current facility will remain open and part of Nice-Pak’s overall manufacturing footprint. Construction of the new location is slated to begin in March 2021, with a target occupation date in May 2022.
The state-of-the-art facility will remain zero landfill as part of Nice-Pak’s “war on waste” that includes more efficient energy and water use, and a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Designed by ARCO Design/Build in Indianapolis, the facility will boast a sustainability profile with plans for natural and LED lighting, low-flow water fixtures, eco-friendly landscaping, high-efficiency HVAC systems, low VOC paints and floor coverings, and a white roof to reject heat gain. The building will be constructed from local concrete and regionally-sourced, heavily-recycled content steel. The current Nice-Pak facility boasts world-class safety performance that underscores Nice-Pak’s commitment to health and wellbeing at their production facilities.
Nice-Pak says it is continuing to respond to the unprecedented need for wipes - essential in battling the COVID-19 pandemic. The company recently received EPA approval for claims that its disinfectant wipes demonstrate efficacy against the virus that causes COVID-19. The company also introduced a new graphics and branding strategy for their Nice ‘N CLEAN wipes, covering the baby, hand, flushable and surface categories. The program supports market-leading performance products with a comprehensive wellbeing and sustainability platform.
