Unifi Inc., Greensboro, N.C., has expanded its REPREVE recycling center, which opened May 2010 in Yadkinville, N.C.
The expansion comes as Unifi dials up its commitment to premium value added products, like REPREVE, which continue to be a strategic focus for the company. Recycling capacity at the REPREVE Recycling Center will increase from 42 million pounds to 72 million pounds, annually. This increase is driven by demand from new customer adoptions with companies such as Ford, The North Face, Nike, Volcom and Patagonia.
“Expanding our REPREVE manufacturing capabilities highlights our commitment to the REPREVE brand and provides increased flexibility to better serve our customers,” said Roger Berrier, president and COO. “As we bring the new machinery online, it’s clear that the increased versatility will help better position REPREVE to support the growth and demand for recycled products.”
The recent $5 million capital expenditure brings the total investment in the REPREVE Recycling Center since its opening in 2010 to $15 million.
For more information, visit unifi.com. — L.M.
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