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Plastics Company Planning Millions in UpgradesStaff reports - November 23, 2007
PITTSFIELD – SABIC Innovative Plastics is asking for a tax break as it moves to upgrade its buildings and expand its work force.
The Saudi Basic Industries Corp., which bought GE Plastics for $11.6 billion in August, is planning $10 million in building improvements and $50 million in personal property acquisitions, according Christopher Tessier, communications manager.
The plastics producer will spend about $2 million in salaries for 25 new employees within the next three years.
Mayor James M. Ruberto announced the proposed expenditures for the plastics division's global headquarters on Plastics Avenue and the company's request for incremental tax assessments on Wednesday.
"We want to encourage businesses to come to Pittsfield and create jobs, and I believe tax incentives serve as an effective tool to accomplish those goals," said Ruberto in a statement. "SABIC Innovative Plastics is bringing new life to Pittsfield and the city continues to support them as an important member of our business community."
Ruberto submitted the proposal for a creation of an economic opportunity area for the plastics company along with a 10-year tax increment financing agreement, or TIF.
The TIF would reduce the assessed valuation 20 percent each year for five years, then 10 percent for the last five years. The agreement ensures that SABIC would be eligible to receive other manufacturing tax exemptions.
"We are grateful that the City of Pittsfield has such a positive attitude for it's citizens and the business community," said Tessier.
The proposal has been referred to the City Council's finance subcommittee.
SABIC Innovative Plastics is a global supplier of plastic resins widely used in automotive, health care, consumer electronics, transportation, performance packaging, building and construction, telecommunications and optical media applications. |
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