Meltblown Technologies to locate facility in Sandersville

ATLANTA, March 24, 2006 – The Georgia Department of Economic Development announces that Meltblown Technologies, LLC (MBT), a manufacturer of meltblown sorbents for the industrial, environmental and oil services markets, will locate a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation in Sandersville, Georgia. MBT plans to invest at least $1.7 million in the project within the next year and employ approximately 100 full time workers by the end of 2007. The company will occupy the former Lowe's Distribution Center, located at 655 East Church Street. 'We are pleased that Meltblown Technologies has chosen Georgia as its preferred location,' said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Craig Lesser. 'Our top-rated climate for business will certainly help the company thrive and return great economic benefits to the region and in the state.' Barry Greer, a principal of MBT, stated: 'After an extensive search across four states, we are pleased to select Sandersville as the city for our newest manufacturing facility. Although strategic location decisions are always difficult, we were most impressed with the capabilities and leadership of the City of Sandersville and the broader Washington County region.' Theo McDonald, president of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, added, 'By attracting high quality employers like MBT, Washington County will continue to diversify its economy. MBT is yet another addition to the vibrant cluster of plastics companies that have recently located in our community.' Atlanta-based Eclypse Ventures, LLC assisted MBT in its search and ultimate selection of Sandersville. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) is the state's sales and marketing arm, the lead agency for attracting new business investment, encouraging the expansion of existing industry and small businesses, locating new markets for Georgia products, attracting tourists to Georgia, and promoting the state as a location for film, video and music projects, as well as planning and mobilizing state resources for economic development. For more information, visit www.georgia.org.