Ohio-based Owens Corning, a global building and construction materials leader, has broken ground on its new manufacturing facility in Russellville. The facility is expected to create 50 new jobs over two years.
“This new plant and today’s groundbreaking ceremony represents Owens Corning’s commitment to our customers’ growth and the Russellville community,” said Rodney Wideman, vice president and general manager of foam insulation with the company. “Expanding Owens Corning’s Foamular® NGX™ insulation production with this new facility will advance our ability to create sustainable solutions in the building materials industry and better serve the growing needs of our customers.
“We are proud to be a part of the Russellville community and look forward to growing together. Owens Corning appreciates the support provided by Governor Sanders, Mayor Teague, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission and the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce throughout the planning process.”
Announced in February 2023, the facility is the company’s first in Russellville and its third Arkansas expansion in two years. Owens Corning has operated in Fort Smith, Arkansas since 1985 and expanded the facility twice since 2021.
“I am proud to welcome a great American company like Owens Corning to Russellville. They’ve maintained a robust footprint in the Natural State for nearly forty years and as we expand Arkansas’ economy through commonsense, pro-business policies, we expect manufacturers like Owens Corning to grow right alongside the rest of our state,” said Governor Sanders.
The new 150,000-square-foot facility is expected to be operational by 2025 and will produce Foamular® NGX™ extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation for applications spanning commercial and residential buildings.
“The City of Russellville is proud to extend a warm welcome to Owens Corning as a valued community partner creating new jobs for our citizens and bringing their esteemed global reputation as leaders in building and construction materials,” said Russellville Mayor Fred Teague. “We, as a community, share common goals with Owens Corning to help improve the quality of place and quality of life for those in our community. We are honored they have selected our city for their expansion in Arkansas.”
“Partnering with a company of prestige, such as Owens Corning, proves Russellville can compete on a national scale,” said Megan Selman, president and CEO of the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce. “Our workforce is strong, our economy is competitive, our location is prime and our quality of life is outstanding.”
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