Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. has plans to build an $80 million plant in Maize, Kansas, according to a news release from the state.
It will be the seventh plastics plant in the U.S. for the Charlotte-based manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings. Construction on the plant is expected to begin in January and wrap up in early 2025.
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The project, which received government support from the local, county and state levels, is expected to create 50 jobs, the release said.
“We are very excited about the opportunity to expand our operations in the Midwest,” said Hooper Hardison, the company’s CEO. “Maize is ideally located in the center of the country to help us better serve our customers. It is also a fast-growing, business-friendly community with an excellent workforce we can draw from to staff our new plant.”