Plastic Express to double Georgia operations

January 05, 2024

Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Plastic Express, a leader in the plastic resins shipping industry, will building a second shipping facility in Savannah, Georgia. The new location will create an estimated 200 new jobs and $80 million in investment in Chatham County. 

"Job creators like Plastic Express choose to expand their footprints in Georgia because they know we're a great bet," said Governor Brian Kemp. "More than 70 percent of last year's economic development projects were expansions of businesses already operating in our state. That's a testament to our incredible partnership approach and reliable infrastructure, like the Savannah port." 

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