Mitsubishi Plastics selects Jacobs as engineer on US plant expansion

Jacobs Engineering Group was awarded a contract to provide engineering services for the expansion of Mitsubishi’s polyester film plant in Greenville County, South Carolina, officials announced on Tuesday.

Mitsubishi Polyester Film is the American subsidiary of Japan-based Mitsubishi Plastics. and the largest polyester film plant in the US.

Under the terms of the agreement, Jacobs is providing engineering services for the $100-million investment, which includes installation of a polyester film production line that is expected to combine high level technology with production efficiency. Mitsubishi plans to use the line to support its business growth in both US and overseas markets.

“We are excited Mitsubishi chose Jacobs to invest in its existing facility," said Andrew Berryman, senior vice president of specialty chemicals at Jacobs. "Our team is committed to delivering a safe, innovative project to support Mitsubishi’s customers and markets around the world.”

The project is expected to be complete by late 2017.