Japan-based Nissei Plastic Industrial Co. completed a $13 million expansion of its North American plant in San Antonio, Texas, Plastics Today reported on January 20, 2025.
The expansion
- The plant, open since 2018, builds large hybrid injection molding machines and has delivered more than 200 units across the Americas.
- It now makes machines with 560 to 1,300 tons of clamping force. The expansion lets it build machines up to 3,000 tons.
- The expanded space was expected to start operating in February 2025.
- Nissei said it is positioning its Made in USA machine lineup as the new administration weighs tariffs.
Why it matters for Made in USA
Factories need machines, and most injection molding machines are imported. Larger machines built in Texas give USA molders a domestic option for auto and construction parts.
FAQ
Where is the plant?
San Antonio, Texas.
How big was the investment?
$13 million.
What will it build?
Injection molding machines up to 3,000 tons of clamping force.
Source & credit
Source: Plastics Today, January 20, 2025: “Nissei Completes $13 Million Expansion at US Facility”, by David Hutton.