Johns Manville (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced its plans to build a polyisocyanurate production plant in Hillsboro, Texas.
“This expansion south of Dallas/Fort Worth, in an area where construction is surging, will increase availability of our premium products to customers throughout the region,” said Mary Rhinehart, President and CEO of Johns Manville.
JM will begin construction on the new production facility later this year, pending various government approvals, and anticipates the completion in mid-2021.
“There are tremendous growth opportunities in the Southwest for polyiso products,” said Joe Smith, President of JM’s Roofing Systems business. “Three of the 10 largest cities in the country are a short drive from Hillsboro, and some of our largest roofing contractors are located within the service area.”
The Hillsboro plant will manufacture polyiso products including ENRGY 3 roof insulation, ProtectoR HD high density cover board, AP Foil Faced Foam sheathing and GoBoard tile backer. These polyiso products are preferred in the market due to their high R-value per inch and the lightweight strength and durability they offer for several building applications.