Firestone Building Products plans a $36M expansion project

 

Firestone Building Products Company, LLC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their Prescott, Arkansas EPDM manufacturing plant on October 8 to celebrate the completion of a $36 million expansion project.

Firestone Building Products is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive “Roots to Rooftops” portfolio of products for commercial building performance solutions. By taking the entire building envelope into consideration, Firestone tailors solutions to individual customer and project needs for roofing, wall and specialty products systems and ect.

The expansion project included adding 52,500 square feet to the facility and 100 new jobs to the existing workforce. New equipment replacements and updates will help the plant achieve greater energy efficiency and waste reduction. Tim Dunn, president of Firestone Building Products, said, “Two years ago, Firestone celebrated 40 years of operations at the Prescottfacility and involvement with the local community. Since 1984, quality EPDM roofing material has been manufactured inPrescott, the largest EPDM manufacturing plant in the world. With the expansion project and the investment we have made in equipment refinements and additions, Firestone is well positioned to supply our customers with superior roofing products for their future construction needs.”