Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced on August 9, 2023 that Trendco USA plans to invest $43 million in a manufacturing operation in Tuskegee, where the company will make nitrile medical gloves to expand domestic supply.
The project
- Columbia, South Carolina-based Trendco committed to 292 jobs over five years at the new Regional East Alabama Logistics (REAL) Park off Interstate 85 in Macon County.
- The company plans to install up to 10 glove production lines and later expand into masks and gowns.
- Trendco agreed to lease more than 100,000 square feet in REAL Park’s Building 100, starting with distribution while it prepares glove production.
- The company had been producing medical exam gloves in Louisiana through a partnership with another firm. It also considered sites in Georgia and the Carolinas.
The state said the goal is a reliable USA source of personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of supply chain disruptions like those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost all medical exam gloves used in the USA are imported from Asia.
“We believe the people of Tuskegee and the surrounding communities will play a vital role in our success in the medical technology sector.”
Darryl Hunter, CEO, Trendco USA
FAQ
What will Trendco make in Tuskegee?
Nitrile medical exam gloves, with plans to add masks and gowns.
How many jobs?
292 over five years.
How much is the investment?
$43 million.
Source & credit
Source: Office of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, August 9, 2023: “Governor Ivey Announces Alabama Home for Trendco USA’s Next Facility, Creating 292 Jobs for Macon County”.