Trendco USA, a company that produces medical-grade examination gloves, will be launching a $43 million manufacturing operation in Tuskegee, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today.
The Tuskegee operation will produce nitrile medical gloves to expand the domestic supply and help counter supply chain disruptions.
“After considering many locations in other states, Trendco decided to locate its manufacturing facility in Tuskegee, and I am confident the company made the right choice for its investment project,” said Ivey. “I look forward to seeing the company grow and thrive here in Alabama.”
Darryl Hunter, CEO of Louisiana-based Trendco USA, discussed the company’s expansion.
“We are very excited about our move to Alabama and look forward to building our PPE manufacturing facility in Tuskegee,” he said. “We believe the people of Tuskegee and the surrounding communities will play a vital role in our success in the medical technology sector.”
Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, spoke about the Regional East Alabama Logistics Park, home to Trendco’s new operation.
“The park is perfectly positioned to capitalize on the growth of the I-85 corridor, and I believe other companies will be putting down roots there in the near future,” he said.
Trendco expects the 168,000 square-foot plant will create 292 jobs in a span of five years.
Austen Shipley is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News.
