Carolina Poly Inc. in Chester County is expanding and adding 75 new jobs. The company is part of Poly-America, one of the largest polyethylene film manufacturers in the U.S. Carolina Poly announced in 2015 they were investing $100 million in Chester County.
The 500-square-foot facility at 1580 Lancaster Highway began production in 2017. Now, the polyethylene film manufacturer is making a $25 million investment to add capacity.
Hiring for new positions begins immediately. State employment data shows manufacturing is a major force in Chester County, with more than three times the manufacturing jobs there than in any other segment of the work force.