Plastics in the middle of the heartland. A business case for success.

“Where are you?” is not only a question of your geographic location, but where you are in the growth of your business. Wayne County, Indiana is home to 16 plastics companies and we give your business amazing opportunities to expand, excel and succeed.

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You will be in a great location

  • Strategic Midwest location benefiting your customers
  • 80 percent of the U.S. market located within one day’s drive
  • Immediate access to Interstate 70 and several major highways
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Intermodal Transportation

  1. Indianapolis International Airport

  2. Richmond Municipal Airport

  3. Connersville Mettle Field

  4. Dayton International Airport

  5. Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

  6. Fort Wayne International Airport

  7. Port Columbus International Airport

  8. Senate Avenue Intermodal Terminal

  9. Gest Street Intermodal Terminal

  10. Port of Greater Cincinnati

  11. Ports of Indiana - Jeffersonville

  12. Ports of Indiana - Mount Vernon

  13. Ports of Indiana - Burns Harbor

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You will be part of a robust plastics community

  • Extrusion sheet products
  • Extrusion coatings
  • Plastic containers

  • Injection molding
  • Plastic colorants
  • Recycling, including food-grade flake

 

 

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Wayne County Plastics Companies

  1. Abbott Nutrition
  2. Vandor
  3. Enviromold
  4. Reel Options
  5. #1 Polymer Source
  6. Holland Colours Americas
  7. Alpek Polyester USA
  8. B & F Plastics
  9. Primex Plastics
  10. Envirotech Extrusions
  11. Amcor Rigid Packaging Solutions North America (formerly Berry Global)
  12. Transcendia
  13. Primex Design & Fabrication

You will have an excellent labor pool

  • Regional labor pool of 123,000+
  • Specific training opportunities developed to meet your needs
  • Available workforce knowledgeable in the plastics industry

  • Indiana is a right-to-work state
  • Four institutions of higher education in Wayne County

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Low cost of doing business

  • Consistently ranked in the top 10 Least Expensive Urban Areas by the Cost of Living Index
  • Cost-effective labor force
  • Favorable tax environment

  • Reduced corporate and personal income taxes
  • Muncipally-owned electrical power
  • Affordable, business-friendly utilities

You will find available sites and buildings

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  1. Osborn International: Manufacturer and distributor of brushes and buffs
  2. New Holland Agriculture: Sales and service of farm implements
  3. XPO Logistics: Regional motor carrier servicing 25 Midwestern and Northeastern states
  4. Supply Source: Sales and distribution of safety products to U.S. markets
  5. Progress Paper Tubes: Packaging and paper converting industry, manufacturer of paper tubes and cores


  1. Abbott Nutrition Manufacturing: Manufactures plastic containers for Abbott’s food and nutritional products
  2. Tiedemann-Bevs Industries: Manufactures and supplies embroideries and interior fabrics to the casket industry
  3. Vandor Corporation: Vacuumforming, injection molding, and custom die cutting
  4. Blue Buffalo: Pet food processor
  5. Anchor Ingredients: High-quality ingredients for the pet food industry

You will experience a diverse quality of place

Proximity to larger cities allow big city amenities close to home.

Check out what we have to offer.

Ranked at the top

RICHMOND, WAYNE COUNTY

Ranked Top 5 –  2016 Awards of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing by Expansion Solutions Magazine

Ranked Top 10 —  Least Expensive Urban Areas by the Cost of Living Index

Ranked Top 100 —  2016 Governor’s Cup Top 100 Micropolitans by Site Selection Magazine

All American City (two time award recipient)

Stellar Community – Richmond is one of several communities in Indiana to be designated a Stellar Community. This designation will result in $20 million in public-private investment in many quality of life initiatives.

Richmond honored as Playful City USA (three-time honoree) – one of over 250 cities nationwide to earn the national recognition honoring cities for making communities more playful

EDC of Wayne County president, Valerie Shaffer recognized as one of North America’s Top 50 Economic Developers by Consultant Connect

Richmond was ranked #2 on Kiplinger’s Top 10 Cheapest Small Towns in America 

INDIANA

5th in United States for Cost of Doing Business —  CNBC & Area Development, 2024

2nd Best State to Start a Business – Forbes, 2024

Top 10 in the nation for overall Business Climate — Tax Foundation, 2024

4th in Area Development’s 2024 Top States for Doing Business, Availability of Skilled Labor

Indiana leads the nation for total state share of manufacturing employment

AAA Credit Rating – one of only a handful of states to earn top bond rating from all three rating agencies

Why you should be here

  • Availability of experienced workforce
  • Favorable labor costs
  • Easy access to major markets
  • Major interstates and highways easily accessible
  • Ample electricity and other utilities at competitive rates
  • State certified shovel ready sites available, some with rail potential
  • Flexible state and local incentives

  • Favorable tax environment
  • Workforce training programs tailored to your company’s needs through Ivy Tech Community College
  • Indiana is a right-to-work state

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Contact me for more information

EDC of Wayne County, IN

Valerie Shaffer, President

email:valerie@whywaynecounty.com

phone:765.983.4769

international: 011-1-765-983-4769