IVC hosts opening event at new facility

HomeNewsIVC hosts opening event at new facility

Dalton—IVC hosted more than 200 people at an official grand opening of its new headquarters, manufacturing facility and distribution center here on May 16. The event featured guest speakers, a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the facility.

“We are excited to unveil our new home to our customers and community partners,” said Xavier Steyaert, CEO. “Many people have helped take this project from concept to realization and we are now ready to celebrate everyone’s commitment and hard work.”

Construction, codenamed Project Stella, took 15 months to complete. Situated on a 44-acre plot, the facility encompasses 520,000 square feet, and offers IVC US half a million square feet of future expansion space. Project Stella also spurred economic development, bringing 150 sustainable jobs to the Dalton community.

“The investment tat IVC has made in our community will impact Dalton and Whitefield Country for many years to come,” said Brian Anderson, president and CEO of the Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce. “We hope that other companies are inspired by IVC’s commitment and growth in Northwest Georgia.”

According to mill executives, the plant featuers the longest vinyl line in the world and is equipped with state-of-the-art machinery. Green-friendly technology, such as solar panels and a closed loop water recycling system, were incorporated into the facility’s design.

To learn more about IVC, visit ivcgroup.us.

Must Read

Shaw Floors sponsors ‘Puppies at the Playoff’ 2024

Houston—Shaw Floors, flagship residential brand of Shaw Industries, is an official sponsor of the 2024 College Football Playoff (CFP) National Championship with the “Pet...

Polyurethane Foam Association elects new officers for 2024

Loudon, Tenn.—The Polyurethane Foam Association (PFA), a trade association founded in 1980 to help educate foam users, allied industries and other stakeholders, has named its...

Ecore acquires Ameritread

Lancaster, Pa.—Ameritread Remanufactured Tires, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in the remanufacturing of certified reconstructed tires, has been acquired by Ecore International, a global leader...

Shaw’s St. Jude Heroes team achieves fundraising record

Memphis, Tenn.–Shaw Industries’ St. Jude Memphis Marathon Hero’s team has been named the top corporate fundraising team for the fifth year in a row....

FloorCon ‘23 supports industry connections

Jacksonville, Fla.—“This is not a Broadlume event. This is about connecting manufacturers, retailers and consumers and pushing this industry forward.” That was the crux of...

Retailers React: What do you look for when hiring an RSA?

Every two weeks, FCNews seeks out flooring retailers across the country to offer their advice on hot topics of the day. This week, we...
Some text some message..
X