New International Manufacturing Firm to Locate in Hitchcock, Texas

HITCHCOCK, TX – Mayor Chris Armacost and City Council members have approved a comprehensive package of economic development incentives for a new international company establishing its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Hitchcock.  VT Chemical, a manufacturer of polyethylene waxes (PE waxes), has purchased a 35,000-square-foot industrial facility on a five-acre commercial property located at 7325 FM 2004 in the Blimp Base industrial area. The company plans to invest more than $7 million in capital expenditures and create 27 quality jobs, producing U.S.-made products to support a wide range of industries including road marking, inks, coatings, paints, asphalt, rubber, adhesives, PVC compounding, and cable manufacturing.

        

The City of Hitchcock and Hitchcock Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) approved agreements and ordinances for tax abatements, sales and use tax grants, direct incentive grants, and a Texas Enterprise Zone (TEZ) nomination for the project. Mayor Armacost, a member of the HEDC Board of Directors, expressed the City’s excitement that VT Chemical has chosen Hitchcock for its first U.S. manufacturing facility. “We look forward to assisting VT Chemical with establishing its facility here and transitioning operations to our business community,” noted Armacost. City Manager Marie Gelles also welcomed VT Chemical and noted, “We appreciate the creation of new jobs in our city. The company will be one of the top employers in Hitchcock and will have a $900,000 positive fiscal and economic impact on the City over a 10-year period!”

 

VT Chemical’s General Manager Anvar Turdibaev attended the City Council meeting and expressed appreciation for the City and HEDC’s support. “We sincerely appreciate the support provided by HEDC, the Greater Houston Partnership, and the U.S. Department of Commerce, who introduced us to GHP, throughout our site selection process. We look forward to becoming a long-term partner and a positive contributor to Hitchcock’s industrial community,” noted Turdibaev.

 

In addition to manufacturing, VT Chemical plans to conduct research and development activities at the Hitchcock site and relocate its U.S. distribution center to the City of Hitchcock.

 

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About VT Chemical

VT Chemical (Vektan Chemical) was founded in 2016 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The company specializes in the production of polyethylene waxes for global industrial markets. Operating three advanced manufacturing facilities supported by a dedicated R&D team, the company delivers tailored, cost-effective solutions while maintaining high-quality standards and competitive pricing for international customers.  

 

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Contact:  Lance LaCour, Executive Director, HEDC

econdir@cityofhitchcock.org

409-502-7331