A Chinese company plans to invest US$52 million to build an aseptic carton recycling plant in South Carolina, USA, which is expected to create 200 jobs locally.
According to government officials, Luzhou Sanlida Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. will import materials from the United States and reprocess it through its subsidiary, the American Limericl company's new plant in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
The company is expected to start recruiting personnel in the third quarter and plans to start operations in the fourth quarter.
According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce, 'The company uses innovative processes to separate pulp, plastics and aluminum from soft drink cartons and other products, and recycled plastics are used in the production of foams and castings'.
The aseptic carton contains polyethylene film, aluminum foil and paper layers to maintain the freshness and shelf life of the food in the package. This design is widely praised for its ability to successfully complete transportation and storage without refrigerating. Tetra Pak in the aseptic carton reported that the most commonly used carton contains 22% polyethylene, 74% paper, and 4% aluminum. Aluminum foil is used as a light, odor and oxygen barrier layer, and polyethylene is used as aluminum foil and paper. Layers of moisture barrier and adhesive layer. The recycling company said it has cooperated with US, Europe and South Africa aseptic packaging manufacturers Combibloc, Elopak and Tetra Pak.
South Carolina plans to allocate $750,000 in rural infrastructure funds to Orange County for the preparation of sites and building construction. The Economic Development Coordinating Committee has also approved non-project specific expansion of employment opportunities.
Orange County is the company's first branch in North America.
Ms. Xi Cheng, Chairman of American Limei Company, said in a statement: 'Investing in the new factory in Orangeburg County marks a new chapter in the development of our company. We thank the state and county governments for their help and hope to succeed. Continue. '
The Governor of South Carolina, Henry McMaster, said in a statement that the 200 new positions will have a "great positive impact on the community." A county official said that he would agree with the community. A company based in China attracted South Carolina to a victory.
Mr. Johnny Wright, chairman of the Orange County Council, said in a statement: 'Diversification will enable us to be more powerful in culture and product manufacturing. The company’s green initiatives and recycling of waste are for the environment of our entire county and Landfills are significant. '