PCC GulfChem Corporation is set to establish new manufacturing operations in DeLisle, Mississippi, marking a significant investment of at least $540 million. This project will create a minimum of 84 direct jobs, along with hundreds of contractor and construction jobs during its initial phases.
As a subsidiary of PCC SE, a Germany-based holding company, PCC GulfChem Corporation is a key player in the global chemical industry. The PCC Group specializes in manufacturing chemical feedstocks, specialty chemicals, silicon, and silicon derivatives, as well as providing container logistics services. The DeLisle facility will co-locate operations with The Chemours Company to produce chlorine and several downstream products at the Chemours DeLisle Plant.
Mississippi’s pro-business environment and the collaborative efforts of state and local leaders were instrumental in securing the project. The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the initiative through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive (MFLEX) program, with additional assistance provided by Harrison County.
“This is yet another economic development megadeal for Mississippi and further proof that companies from around the world want to invest here,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “PCC GulfChem’s decision to invest more than a half billion dollars in Harrison County is a testament to the fact that our pro-business policies and favorable business environment attract some of the world’s top industry leaders. I thank the PCC GulfChem team for choosing Mississippi and wish the company many years of success on the Gulf Coast. Mississippi has momentum, and this is our time!”
PCC CEO Peter Wenzel expressed gratitude for the support provided by state and local leaders. “We are grateful for the facilitating approach and support from the State of Mississippi and Harrison County towards PCC as a new potential investor in the region. PCC aims to contribute in a positive way to the community and to the businesses of our on-site partner Chemours, as well as to other local businesses.”
The new plant is expected to be operational by 2028, further bolstering economic growth on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This project reinforces Mississippi’s growing reputation as an attractive destination for global business investment.