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Belgium-based B.I.G to set up textile plant in Georgia

15 Jul '14
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Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Belgium-based Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) will establish its U.S. headquarters and create 350 jobs in Cartersville over the next five years.
 
The plant will be constructed on 120 acres of land, previously owned by Anheuser-Busch InBev. In the first phase, the B.I.G. manufacturing campus will design and produce 47 million square yards of cushion vinyl for commercial and residential application.
 
“We are experiencing growth across the globe for finished floor coverings,” said Geert Roelens, CEO, Beaulieu International Group. “Our new plant in Cartersville will significantly increase our production and enable us to better supply the U.S. market. We greatly appreciate the state and local authorities in Georgia who supported this project.”
 
About Beaulieu International Group:
Beaulieu International Group is composed of three business units. Flooring Solutions is the European leader in wall-to-wall floorcoverings (carpet, needle felt, cushion vinyl, LVT & wood). A second business unit, Granules, produces polypropylene granules for numerous applications. The third business unit, Engineered Products, houses the activities Fibres, Yarns, Technical Textiles and Technical Sheets.
 
Beaulieu International Group has 3,500 employees in 26 plants and nine sales offices spread across 13 countries. In 2013, the Beaulieu International Group´s turnover was €1.5 billion.
 

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