Born in Finland – Made in USA: Premix Group Announces Grand Opening of U.S. Manufacturing Facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina
Premix Group is thrilled to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art US manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina. This facility represents a major step in securing the domestic supply chain for critical diagnostics and other high-impact applications.
DALLAS, NC – [May 27, 2025] Premix Group, a global leader in electrically conductive plastics with over 40 years of expertise, is thrilled to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art US manufacturing facility in Apple Creek, North Carolina. With a $79M investment from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, this facility represents a major step in securing the domestic supply chain for critical diagnostics and other high-impact applications.
Located in Dallas, NC, the facility will locally produce from US sourced raw materials Premix’s advanced PE and PP-based compounds and concentrates designed for extrusion and injection molding applications. These materials enable accurate liquid level detection as well as safer handling, transport, and storage by protecting against uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (ESD&Ex) — a critical requirements in diagnostics, chemical, electronics, industrial packaging, and other high-performance applications.
“These materials enable high-precision liquid level sensing in diagnostic testing, and safer handling, transport, and storage by protecting against uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (ESD) — a critical requirement in electronics, industrial packaging, diagnostics, and other high-performance applications,” said Jaakko Aho, CEO of Premix Group. “Establishing a manufacturing presence in the United States is about more than production — it’s about building resilient supply chains and trusted partnerships.”
With the new Apple Creek plant, Premix delivers to the U.S. market locally manufactured products with shorter lead times, a smaller carbon footprint, and enhanced supply chain security.
The facility represents a strategic expansion of the company’s global footprint. Founded in Finland in 1980, Premix remains a family-owned business known for its innovation, quality, and customer-centric solutions.
