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QTR Inc. to Open New Facility in Evansville, Indiana

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (May 25, 2007) — With a total investment of $3.7 million, the expansion included an additional twin-screw production line, improved blending and material handling capabilities.

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QTR, Inc. recently celebrated the grand opening of its newest facility in Evansville, Ind. The company built a state-of-the-art facility adjacent to its existing manufacturing facility. With a total investment of $3.7 million, the expansion included an additional twin-screw production line, improved blending and material handling capabilities. There were significant improvements made for QTR’s employees, including additional lighting, ventilation, comfortable offices, locker rooms and break areas.

In 1993, QTR, Inc., began business as an ISO90000-registered Tier II supplier to the automotive industry specializing in custom compounding of recycled plastics. QTR’s recycled product closely resembles prime materials, but provides significant cost savings to the end user.

QTR’s sales growth has averaged more than 30 percent per year since the operation began in 1993. The company has 50 employees and sales of $12.5 million a year.

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