Three Erwin companies to receive first grants from Hurricane Helene recovery program

Three companies in Erwin will each receive shares in a state $4 million retainment and retraining grant following the devastation and destruction of Hurricane Helene last September 2024. All three companies are located along the Nolichucky River in the Erwin Riverview Industrial Park and have either not yet restarted their operations or are in the preliminary stages of operating. Foam Products will receive funds to retain 47 positions. The leading fabricator and distributor of commercial and industrial foam incurred $20 million in damages to its facility. PlastiExports will receive funds to retain 53 positions. The plastics company has realized more than $14 million and counting in damages and losses. PolyPipe will receive funds to retain 66 employees. The company’s Erwin facility was a total loss.