Vectorply receives Economic Development Award
Co-President Trevor Humphrey speaks to the crowd at the Phenix City – Russell County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner after receiving the Economic Development Award on behalf of Vectorply Corporation.
PHENIX CITY, Ala. – On Thursday, March 1 Vectorply Corporation was awarded the Economic Development Award at the Phenix City – Russell County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. The award was created to recognize a company that has made a significant impact to the local community in job creation and economic growth.
In June, 2017 Vectorply officially opened the doors of their new Donald L. Massey Advanced Composite Reinforcement Center. The new 53,000 sq. ft. facility features 38,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space dedicated to producing the company’s VectorUltra™ line of advanced multiaxial reinforcements. In addition, the new facility boasts 6,000 sq. ft. for Vectorply’s Technical Services and Engineering Team, including a fully-equipped composite materials lab. The expansion also includes a two story, 9,000 sq. ft. office for the sales and service staff.
To support this expansion, Vectorply hired 26 employees, increasing the workforce by 22%. With the recent additions, Vectorply now employees 155 team members, with 149 of those positions based in Phenix City. 
