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Some good news for Peoria

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
by Bwiser
Peoria-based Natural Fiber Welding to add 100 jobs, partner with Ralph Lauren
UPCOMING EVENT

By Chris Kaergard
Journal Star
@chriskaergard

Posted at 7:18 AM

International clothier Ralph Lauren is among the investors providing $13 million for expanded production – and a tripling of jobs – at Peoria-based Natural Fiber Welding.

Employment at the company founded in 2015, which now stands at 47, is expected to increase by about 100 in the coming year, NFW officials said.

The company reshapes materials including cotton waste as well as other items like wool and hemp into high-performance fabrics meant to compete with synthetic textiles

Re: Some good news for Peoria

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
by born2race2win1954!
This is wonderful. Thanks for posting this good news!

Re: Some good news for Peoria

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
by DennisinMH
Im looking forward to this, saw the story on WMBD This Morning.

Re: Some good news for Peoria

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
by bn13814
Two other companies are expanding, or planning to expand, at Lacon. So with the news on Natural Fiber welding, there are signs something good is happening with manufacturing...

Re: Some good news for Peoria

Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 5:30 pm
by Oscar Leroy
Rivian is starting to hire.