Potters Industries, LLC, a global leader in highway safety, announces two glass microsphere production expansion projects in North America.
The first project, which will be complete in September, increases direct melt glass bead production at the Paris, TX facility approximately 20% to 25%.
The second project will result in a 25 to 30% increase in production capacity of standard highway glass beads in Muscatine, IA. Work on this project is expected to be completed in time for the 2023 road marking season.
Scott Randolph, CEO of Potters Industries, stated, “With the continued increased focus on transportation safety, including the recently announced regulation changes in upgrades for road marking retroreflectivity, Potters Industries remains committed to delighting our customers by increasing supply of the highest quality products to meet these new demands. We look forward to continuing to support our industry by making our roads brighter and safer.”