WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – An agricultural product manufacturer will update a recently acquired facility in Wayne County.
Officials said the Sipcam Agro USA project is a $3.6 million corporate investment and will create 26 new jobs.
Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Sipcam Agro is owned by Italy-based Sipcam Oxon Group. The company specializes in agricultural fungicides, herbicides and other specialized solutions that help protect American crops.
“I am very excited about this project, which will increase Sipcam’s production integration in fungicides and insecticides and offer customers additional tolling capabilities. The new plant will have high-capacity mills capable of making the highest quality SCs needed by the market. We are pleased to support the local community by creating jobs and supporting local businesses,” said Brent Marek, CEO of Sipcam Agro USA.
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Sipcam Agro’s new facility will be renovated for new technology and processes. In addition to creating 26 new jobs, the project will retain 88 workers employed by the facility’s previous ownership.
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. AccelerateMS, Cooperative Energy and Wayne County also are assisting with the project..
“This project is a great example of how global companies find growth opportunities in Mississippi. This investment by Sipcam Agro will enable the company and its employees to utilize cutting-edge technology to offer superior solutions in American agriculture. MDA is glad to support Sipcam Agro as the company creates new jobs in Wayne County and retains dozens more,” said MDA Executive Director Bill Cork
Sipcam Agro expects to complete renovations and fill the 26 new jobs by the end of 2024.
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Publish date : 2024-07-25 12:00:55
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