Shalag US, the North American division of Shalag Industries Ltd., an Israel-based company that produces nonwovens for the hygienic and wipes markets, is investing $16 million in its Oxford, NC, plant.
 
Shalag is expanding to increase its range of products and reach more customers. The current plant in Oxford will be enlarged, and the company will be adding a third thermobonding production line. This enhancement will raise the efficiency of production and work processes, both on the additional manufacturing line as well as on existing lines, according to the company. 
 
“I am delighted about our continued expansion of our manufacturing facility here in Oxford,” says Jeff Harari, CEO of Shalag US Inc. “When our new line is complete and running at anticipated levels, it will increase our overall production capacity in the U.S. by 60%, and increase our entire company’s production capabilities by 25%.”
 
The company qualified for a performance-based grant of up to $100,000 from the One North Carolina Fund, which provides financial assistance, through local governments, to attract business projects that will stimulate economic activity and create new jobs in the state. Companies receive no money up front and must meet job creation and investment performance standards to qualify for the reimbursement. The One NC Fund also requires and is contingent upon local matches. According to officials, Shalag’s expansion will create 40 new jobs over the next three years.