Capacity expansion at Alphagary to produce advanced materials for datacom cables.
- Alphagary, an Orbia business
- Oct 14
- 3 min read
BOSTON, 14 October 2025 – Orbia Advance Corporation S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) Polymer Solutions’ business group Alphagary, a leading global supplier of specialty compounds and additives, announced today that it has invested to significantly expand its operations in Pineville, NC (USA). The company is installing a new production line that will process flame retardant compounds for cables used for data, voice, and video transmission. This expansion will add 12,000 tons of capacity per year to the site and provide local customers with a logistical advantage and improved delivery service. The expansion project is underway, and a ramp-up process started in September 2025. The line will be fully operational by January 2026.
Driven by a strong commitment to workplace safety, the company has equipped its new production line with state-of-the-art safety features. These safety enhancements minimize risks to Alphagary production workers and promote a modern and protected working environment. "Investing in safety is just as important as expanding our production capacity," said Rick Correia, Global Operations Director. "By prioritizing employee well-being, we are building the foundation for greater efficiency and higher productivity."
Alphagary continues to see high demand for its flame-retardant products driven by the exponential increase in AI (artificial intelligence) computing and the growing need for networks and data centers. “As demand for our products continues to grow, customers count on us to respond quickly”, said Santiago Urbina, VP Commercial. “This investment helps us grow alongside our customers, giving us the agility to adapt to customer requirements without compromise."
Beyond a strong focus on safety, Orbia Alphagary remains committed to its achievement of zero waste to landfill—and this capacity expansion is no exception. By emphasizing energy efficiency and waste reduction, the company continues to uphold its zero-waste-to-landfill commitment across all manufacturing facilities, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability while driving growth.
About Orbia
Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) is a company driven by a shared purpose: to advance life around the world. Orbia operates in the Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building & Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line) and Fluor & Energy Materials (Koura) sectors. The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on ensuring food and water security, expanding information access and connectivity and advancing decarbonization and the energy transition with basic and advanced materials, specialty products and innovative solutions. Orbia has a global team of over 24,000 employees, commercial activities in more than 100 countries and operations in over 50, with global headquarters in Boston, Mexico City, Amsterdam and Tel Aviv. The company generated $8.2 billion in revenue in 2023. To learn more, visit: orbia.com
About Orbia Polymer Solutions (Alphagary)
Orbia’s Polymer Solutions business Alphagary is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialty polymer compounds and additives for polyvinyl chloride formulations including stabilizers, plasticizers and colorants. Compounds are generated from a variety of polymers including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyolefin (PO), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and thermoplastic elastomer (TPE). With over 60 years of experience, Orbia Alphagary has earned its reputation for providing innovative, functional, durable solutions to a broad marketplace. Orbia Alphagary is committed to offering sustainable products formulated with bio-based and recycled content and actively participates in initiatives that promote a circular economy. Its compounds are trusted for a wide range of applications from data communications and power cables to various building and industrial products, automotive interior parts, a wide variety of consumer goods including food-contact applications and healthcare products. Orbia Alphagary offers standard and custom formulations to meet market-specific requirements and end users’ needs and is committed to health and safety best practices by maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHS ISO 45001 certifications. Orbia Alphagary has 1,000 employees across nine facilities across the U.S., UK, Mexico, Colombia and India, serving 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network.
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