Global packaging manufacturer to create nearly 60 new jobs and invest $8 million; Expansion follows company’s acquisition by Nefab Group
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Sept. 26, 2025 – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and PolyFlex Products LLC officials announced the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Warren County with a new location in McMinnville, Tennessee.
PolyFlex will invest $8.3 million and create 58 new jobs at the new facility, which will support the company’s Morrison thermoform packaging operations. The expansion will add material extrusion capabilities and enable the reuse of end-of-life industrial packaging, strengthening the company’s commitment to sustainability.
PolyFlex is a subsidiary of Swedish-based Nefab Group, which acquired the company in 2023. Following completion of the expansion, PolyFlex will employ approximately 85 people across Warren County.
Leadership Quotes
- “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and I’m grateful to PolyFlex for their additional investment in Warren County,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “These nearly 60 new jobs will bring greater opportunity to Tennesseans across this region, and I look forward to seeing the continued success that follows today’s announcement.”
- “Our new manufacturing facility in McMinnville is a proud milestone for Nefab Group and PolyFlex, and a testament to the innovative spirit driving our industry forward,” said Darrell Tiedeman, VP of Plastic Solutions America, Nefab Group. “We are not only investing in the economic growth of Warren County but also enhancing our technological capabilities in advanced thermoforming and sustainable plastics for the road ahead.”
About Nefab Group
Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. The company innovates with customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions, always guided by respect for people and the highest ethical standards.
With more than 75 years of experience and a presence in over 38 countries, Nefab serves industries including telecom, datacom, semiconductor, energy, healthcare, mining and construction, and e-mobility. Nefab employs more than 4,900 people worldwide with annual revenues of approximately $1 billion in 2024. The company is owned by the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.
