Plastic Omnium Announces $17.7M Expansion, 76 New Jobs
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 10:40AM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
Plastic Omnium, a leading automotive equipment provider has announced plans to expand operations in Anderson County with a new $17.7 million investment which will create 76 new jobs.
Anderson's Pearman Dairy Road plant will produce bumpers and tailgates for General Motors’ new Lyric electric vehicle. Additionally, the company will upgrade existing injection molding machines and paint lines, as well as invest in new equipment.
The expansion is expected to be completed by February 2022. Individuals interested in joining the Plastic Omnium team should visit the company’s careers webpage.
“Plastic Omnium has been a mainstay here in Anderson for many years now," said Anderson County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn. "Their $17.7 million expansion and 76 new jobs they bring with this announcement shows why we are glad they continue to make Anderson their home, and it also shows their of our workforce.”