State of Pennsylvania/Pittsburgh Regional Alliance mission to the UK September 4, 2017

Pennsylvania is a leader in plastics and polymers with over 1000 plastics companies located across the state and with the second largest natural gas field on the planet Pennsylvania’s NGL resources are creating opportunities for further growth accross the industry. Shell is currently constructing a $6.1 billion ethane cracker plant in western Pennsylvania which will produce 1.6 million tonnes of polyethylene (PE) per annum and for plastics companies making food packaging, containers, automotive components etc. this will guarantee a shorter and more dependable supply chain offering a low cost source of key raw materials.

For UK companies looking to establish or expand a presence in the US market Pennsylvania offers tax free manufacturing zones, major project financing, specialized workforce training and plastics engineering programs together with proximity to key consumer markets. Companies interested in meeting the delegation are invited to contact:

Richard Kilner
Managing Director
State of Pennsylvania European Investment Office
133 Coombe Lane
London SW20 0QY
Tel: 020 8944 6589
Email : [email protected]
Website : http://dced.pa.gov