North Vernon industry invests $10M in Indiana recycling expansion, Plastic film recycling capacity will produce up to 28 million pounds of recycled material

North Vernon Mayor Mike Ochs (right) and Congressman Greg Pence (center) toured the Novolex (Hilex Poly) Recycling Center in North Vernon last Friday. Recycling Plant Manager Troy Cook (left) is pictured showing the elected officials some of the components used to make the industry's products.

Novolex (Hilex Poly), a leader in packaging choice, innovation and sustainability, announced that it is investing $10 million to expand capacity to recycle plastic bags and other polyethylene film at its recycling facility in North Vernon. The investment in mechanical recycling equipment will enable the plant to produce up to 28 million pounds of recycled content to produce new products made with post-consumer or post-industrial recycled content. The plant is one of two world-class film recycling facilities operated by the company.

"Our added recycling capacity in Indiana reflects the Novolex commitment to support the circular economy," explained Stan Bikulege, Novolex Chairman and CEO. "The technology will reduce waste and provide much needed recycled content that we will to be able to use in our products. The expansion will create jobs for the community and enable us to develop innovative packaging solutions for our customers — a win for everyone."

The expanded operations will begin to come online in the fourth quarter of 2022 and reach full capacity by the end of 2023 as new equipment is installed in phases. When fully operational the project is expected to provide 14 additional jobs for the community.

The state-of-the-art equipment chosen for the expansion will be able to identify and sort a wide range of incoming materials such as plastic bags, pallet wrap, agricultural film and more providing an important degree of flexibility in the range of potential incoming feedstocks. At full capacity, the plant will utilize up to 40 million pounds of polyethylene waste which will be diverted it from landfill.

Novolex develops and manufactures diverse packaging products for multiple industries in the foodservice, delivery and carryout, food processor and industrial markets that touch nearly every aspect of daily life. The Novolex family of brands provides customers with innovative food and delivery packaging and performance solutions products for their business needs today while investing in research and development to engineer more sustainable choices for the future. With more than 10,000 employee families, Novolex operates 57 manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers.

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