Barbour Corp. has chosen metro Atlanta for its subsidiary, Barbour Plastics, Inc., to begin its new plastics operation. Barbour Plastics, Inc. will begin distribution operations in October and manufacturing in November in South Fulton County, Atlanta.

“Barbour Plastics is a major supplier of extruded moldings and other components for the marine industry, which is now largely located in the southeast. This location will allow us to get closer to our customers and as a result serve them better,” said Richard Hynes, president and CEO of Barbour. “Atlanta also is a perfect logistical center for distribution of our products throughout the United States.”

Barbour Corp. is a group of companies that are involved in the manufacture, sale and distribution of products for various commercial and industrial applications. The headquarters are located in Brockton, Mass., about 25 miles south of Boston. Barbour is a privately-owned family business.

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