MAPEI’s Calhoun Plant Expansion: A Triumph of Innovation and Commitment

In a momentous celebration of growth and progress, MAPEI Corporation proudly hosted an open-house event to mark the expansion of its Calhoun, Georgia, plant. Held on October 20, 2023, the event brought together customers, employees and esteemed guests to witness the unveiling of a remodeled facility that now stands as a testament to MAPEI’s dedication to excellence.

The existing 210,000-square-foot (19 510-m²) plant has undergone a remarkable transformation, with an additional 45,000 square feet (4 181 m²) dedicated to production space and an extra 20,000 square feet (1 858 m²) allocated for office space. Luigi Di Geso, President and CEO of MAPEI Corporation, expressed the necessity of this expansion, citing the plant’s overwhelming success and the increasing demand for their products not only in Georgia but across the surrounding states.

Strategically positioned as a hub for the resilient flooring industry, MAPEI’s Calhoun plant is designed to manufacture coatings as well as multi-flooring adhesives, catering to various needs such as resilient flooring, carpet tile flooring, vinyl sheet flooring, sports flooring and more. Equipped with cutting-edge and fully automatic production lines, color-matching capabilities and tinting equipment, the plant also houses a state-of-the-art laboratory as well as a research and development center.

The remodeled plant boasts state-of-the-art production capabilities, featuring automatic mixing equipment and processes, full automation of finished goods packaging, robotic palletization of finished goods, and a real-time production monitoring system for performance display, data collection and analysis. The bulk-storage capacity for raw materials has now been doubled, supported by cutting-edge telemetry controlling the tank.

Housed in a linear plant layout, the high-tech equipment not only enhances efficiency and productivity but also aligns with MAPEI’s commitment to sustainability. This layout provides the plant with the ability to source and store local materials, thus decreasing its carbon footprint.

The open-house event was a day of festivity and insight that allowed attendees to embark on a guided tour through the research and development laboratory, the mixing plant, the packaging lines, and the warehouse. The celebration was not only a professional affair but also a family-friendly event, featuring barbecued food and entertainment, including a dedicated play area for children with a popular bounce house.

As the event ended, Luigi Di Geso expressed gratitude to the employees for their unwavering commitment to excellence, to clients for their steadfast support, and to the local community for embracing MAPEI. Looking ahead, he conveyed the company’s excitement about this plant’s growth and the anticipation of many years of innovation to come. MAPEI’s Calhoun plant expansion is not just a physical expansion but a testament to the company’s journey toward continued excellence and sustainable practices.