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Irving Tissue announces US$600 million expansion and celebrates five years in Macon, Georgia

New investment in Georgia includes third paper machine and a hundred news jobs

Irving Tissue marked its fifth anniversary in Macon, Georgia, in the United States, by announcing a new phase of expansion. During a ceremony at its facility in the Sofkee Industrial Park, company president Robert K. Irving unveiled a US$600 million investment that will bring a hundred additional jobs to the area. The event was attended by Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Commissioner Pat Wilson and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) Board Chairman Robby Fountain Jr.

“I am very pleased to announce our Phase 3 expansion at Irving Tissue Macon. The US$600 million investment will add another hundred jobs and include a third ThruAir Dry paper making machine, additional converting lines, and a new fully automated warehouse”, Mr. Irving highlighted.

“It’s another great day for our employees, customers, Irving Tissue, and the State of Georgia. We greatly appreciate the State of Georgia’s commitment to economic prosperity, jobs, and growth. The team’s drive to promote the state’s advantages, while fostering a positive business environment, helped make this investment possible. We are proud to continue to invest in the State of Georgia and truly appreciate the commitment to helping us expand and grow in Macon. We’ve also been able to expand because of the highly skilled workforce in the area and the continued support of our valued employees, customers, and suppliers”, concluded the president.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp emphasized the company’s importance to the U.S. economy: “Since choosing Macon in 2017, Irving Tissue has invested around $1.5 billion into the community and created 400 well-paying jobs, with another 100 jobs on their way, for hardworking Georgians. Irving Tissue is an incredible employer for the region and our state, and we are excited that they continue to re-invest in Georgia and Macon-Bibb County. Congratulations to Irving Tissue for a successful five years in Georgia, and we look forward to many more years of partnership to come”.

Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester Miller acknowledged the company’s essential role in regional development: “Irving has been more than just a business in Macon—they’ve been a true member of our team. They have a deep commitment to our community and its people, and their decision to expand here speaks volumes about the strong foundation they’ve built. This growth means more success stories for Macon, and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with them”.

“Over the last five years, Irving Tissue has demonstrated what it means to become a part of the fabric of the community”, said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Each expansion builds on the partnerships and collaboration that helped Irving Tissue fulfill its prior commitments to Macon-Bibb County, supported by the state’s business-friendly environment and world class logistics infrastructure that will connect Irving’s Macon facility to markets across the East Coast. Congratulations to Irving Tissue and the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority!”, concluded.

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