Accoya USA Sets Ground on a New Facility in Tennessee

Accoya USA LLC started work on its US production facility in June and plans to start producing Accoya in early 2024.

Accsys and Eastman, a multinational speciality materials firm, collaborated on the project.

According to Accoya, the largest potential geographic market is North America.

“Our sales in North America increased by 44% between fiscal years 2021 and 2022, and we continue to see strong demand for Accoya,” said John Alexander, group sales director at Accsys. “Once operational, our Accoya 2022 production volumes will be doubled at the Kingsport site.”

The Kingsport facility, which will be operational in early 2024, will provide the North American market, while the Netherlands plant will supply the rest of the world. The American reactors are now on their way from Europe and will arrive in Kingsport in January 2023.

“We are excited to be a part of the Kingsport community and watch the development of the US facility,” said Rod Graf, general manager of Accoya USA. “Our cutting-edge building will enhance capacity, create local jobs, and foster community. We are also eager to work with the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing to become a preferred employer in the region as production begins.”

Accoya USA LLC will be the name of the US factory, which will create more than 50 new jobs in the Kingsport area.