PolyLinks plastic parts manufacturer announces expansion in Asheville

Press release here. I’ve been reporting on PolyLinks for months. Glad to finally see an announcement:

PolyLINKS, in conjunction with the Economic Development Coalition for Asheville-Buncombe County (EDC), proudly announces the expansion of its local operations with a $3 million facility and equipment investment and the addition of up to 10 jobs over the next two years.

PolyLINKS Inc. got its start in 1995 and relocated to Arden, NC in the summer of 1996 where it started its tool shop and rapid prototyping programs. In 2000 PolyLINKS expanded its operations to include plastic molding. Today, PolyLINKS is an integrated company dedicated to finding and implementing innovative solutions for producing precision plastic parts that are custom engineered, small and challenging.

PolyLINKS’ expansion will bring the company from Glenn Bridge Road in Arden into the City of Asheville with the acquisition the former Asheville Citizen-Times print facility on Sardis Road. “This move and expansion will provide us the space and equipment we need to exceed our customers’ expectations for years to come,” said Joe Malasky, President of PolyLINKS. “This exciting expansion for PolyLinks is a credit to the innovative spirit and work ethic of our staff – they are truly world class.” Malasky has worked in molding and tooling since 1980, spending much of his time on advanced manufacturing teams for industry leading companies such as Motorola and Kodak.

PolyLINKS provides plastic tools and materials for pharmaceutical, medical and biotech plastics nationwide. The new facility will allow them to increase their product offerings and speed production times. “For almost fifteen years now PolyLINKS has called Buncombe County home. The company’s reputation for state of the art engineering, high quality products and customer service make them an outstanding member of our manufacturing community,” said David Gantt, Chair of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners. “We are so pleased that PolyLINKS had the confidence to expand in the City of Asheville and thank them for their commitment and continuing contributions to our diverse economy and workforce,” said Asheville Mayor Terry Bellamy.

PolyLINKS plans to begin making improvements to the facility immediately with plans to move the operations into the facility in late summer of 2010. Employment inquiries and applications for PolyLINKS will be taken at the North Carolina Employment Security Commission offices beginning Summer of 2010.