Plastics and Chemicals

The chemical manufacturing industry employed about 560,000 wage and salary workers in 2008. Texas, New Jersey, Louisiana, North Carolina and Illinois are the nation's top chemical producers.

Olin Corp. in Charleston, TN

Tennessee Chemical and Plastics Industry Increases Job Opportunities
Tennessee
The chemical and plastics industry segment is an important contributor to the Tennessee economy. With nearly 800 companies and 52,000 workers, this segment continues to play a big role in the success of the Volunteer State.
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Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, TN

Austin Peay Launches Chemical Engineering Technology Track
Tennessee
Austin Peay's new chemical engineering technology degree is in response to Hemlock Semiconductor's new plant in Montgomery County, but graduates may find themselves in high demand with related companies as the solar energy sector grows in the region.
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Eastman Chemical Co. in Kingsport, TN

Eastman Chemical Invests $1.3B in Kingsport, TN Plant
Tennessee
Industry leader Eastman invests big in Tennessee.
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"World's Richest Acre" in Downtown Kilgore, TX

Oil Production, Petrochemicals Fuel Texas Economy
Texas

Texas petroleum and chemical industries fuel the Texas Economy.

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International Polymerics Inc. in Dalton, GA

Plastics, Chemical Companies Locating, Expanding in Dalton
Dalton-Whitfield Economic Development
Think of Dalton, and carpet comes to mind. But so should oil wells, food packaging and a growing number of companies that produce some of the most advanced chemicals and plastics used in products around the world.
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