Atlanta, Ga.-based SIMONA AMERICA Industries (SAI), a subsidiary of SIMONA AMERICA Group, a manufacturer of thermoplastic sheet and rod products, broke ground on $25 million expansion project at its Archbald, Pa., facility in Lackawanna County. The project will add 155,000 square feet of new manufacturing space and “marks a major milestone in the company’s ongoing growth and commitment to U.S. manufacturing.”
The expanded facility will support more than 25 new jobs in manufacturing, shipping, and logistics, “contributing to regional economic growth,” SAI said. “The site’s strategic access to rail and interstate systems enables efficient nationwide distribution and supports SAI’s expanding customer base across industries including chemical processing, semiconductor manufacturing, marine, outdoor living, food and beverage, playgrounds, retail displays, signage, and medical orthotics and prosthetics.”
The Delaware-Lackawanna Railroad Co., Inc. (DLRR) provides rail freight services in Archibald on its Carbondale Line under contract with the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA), which owns the rail assets and properties.
Scheduled for completion in the early third quarter of 2026, the expansion “will enable more advanced extrusion and fabrication technologies, including the addition of the new SL12 production line, which will enhance SAI’s capabilities in partition materials and other performance thermoplastics,” SAI noted.
“This investment represents a major step forward in advancing SIMONA’s long-term growth strategy,” said Adam Mellen, CEO of SIMONA AMERICA Group. “By expanding our production capacity and introducing new technologies, we’re strengthening our ability to serve our customers with innovative, high-quality materials while continuing to invest in our people and our community. This expansion is a testament to the dedication of our employees and the continued confidence of our customers. It positions SAI to meet growing market demand, improve production efficiency, and drive sustainable innovation well into the future.”
SIMONA AMERICA Group is a diversified manufacturer of thermoplastic products serving a wide range of industries. As a subsidiary of SIMONA AG, the Group includes SIMONA AMERICA Industries, SIMONA Boltaron, and SIMONA PMC, with manufacturing sites in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and its headquarters in Atlanta.
