Dive Brief:
- JN Fibers, a recycled fibers manufacturer based in China, will build a manufacturing facility in Chester County, S.C.
- The $45 million plant will create recycled polyester fibers from recycled beverage bottles.
- JN Fibers will operate under their subsidiary Sun Fibers.
Dive Insight:
JN Fibers received an $800,000 rural infrastructure grant to build the factory and job creation from the Coordinating Council for Economic Development in South Carolina. The fibers will be used in the home textiles, upholstery and automotive industries.