A new rail spur will be added to accommodate production of polyvinylamine (PVAm) polymer products, which are used in paper and cardboard manufacturing.

“This investment is part of our ongoing commitment to provide value for customers while helping them advance their sustainability initiatives,” said John Panichella, CEO, Solenis. “As demand rises for sustainable manufacturing operations, this new facility not only ensures we have capacity to supply the paper packaging market, it will also help us diversify into other applications that can drive additional growth.”

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership worked with the City of Suffolk and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation to secure the project for Virginia. A €250,000 ($275,000) grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund was secured to assist the City of Suffolk with the project.