The City of Orillia has sold the former call centre building on Hunter Valley Road to Polyethics Industries.
“Selling the former call centre building and property to one of Orillia’s expanding businesses is a win-win for our community. This is a great opportunity for a global company with deep roots in Orillia to grow locally and provide additional employment,” said Mayor Steve Clarke.
Polyethics Industries purchased the 44,000 square-foot-building, situated on 5.75 acres of industrial land, from the City for $5.125 million.
Council passed a by-law to confirm the sale of 2 Hunter Valley Rd. at its meeting last week and the deal officially closed on Friday.
Polyethics, a global manufacturer of environmentally friendly plastic film and bags, currently operates out of two other plants in Orillia, located on Harvie Settlement Road and Atherley Road.
The former call centre building provides Polyethics with much needed warehouse and distribution space and increases the company’s presence in Orillia to three locations totaling over 320,000 square feet. Polyethics’ three buildings currently house approximately 300 employees. The acquisition of 2 Hunter Valley Rd. allows the company to further expand its global business and solidify its footprint in Orillia.
Truly, a win/win. Not only will the purchase of this building allow a vibrant and local business to expand but, the Nordia jobs that this building hosted, are still in the community!! https://t.co/xKF0j0QhH6
— Steve Clarke (@Clarke4Orillia) March 8, 2021
