WL Plastics Expands in Bowie

 WL Plastic Management Team 2011 The WL Plastic Company, a polyethylene pipe manufacturing company, expands their operations in Bowie. The company made a $3 million capital investment in renovating the old Walmart building on West Wise Street to opening an additional five manufacturing assortment lines. The renovations also included a quality lab and additional office space for personnel.

According to Jerry Rodgers, Bowie Plant Manager, the company currently employees 65 employees and is expectant to grow with the expanding lines in the near future.

    WL Plastic Management Team 2011

Bowie Spec Building on the Short List

 The BEDC Spec Building located on US 81 has made the short list for the location of an expanding Texas based business. The business will assist with the final build out of the building and occupy the space with approximately 15 employees.

The Bowie City Council has reviewed the contractual agreement with the Bowie Economic Development Corporation and project #030311C allowing the corporation to lease the building for a period of five (5) years.

"Complete details on the company will be announced once the final agreement has been met with and between the company and BEDC.




      BEDC US81 Spec Building 2011