As SCDA continues to bring businesses and industries to our community,
we would also like to remember the existing
industries of Stephens County. Applegate
Insulation started as a heating and cooling equipment contractor in 1952. The small
company became Applegate Insulation Manufacturing in 1978, delivering cellulose
insulation to homeowners, insulation professionals, builders and architects
worldwide. Applegate uses a Cellulose Insulation as one of their insulations,
which meets and often exceeds tough fire standards providing increased safety
and peace of mind. This insulation has a higher density R-value and a superior
application method than other insulations. Applegate Insulation provides great
energy savings and significantly decreases air infiltration. Above all, this
insulation is made of up to 85% American recycled materials making it one of
the greenest insulation. Their headquarters are located in Webberville,
Michigan. Applegate has seven plants located in Michigan and others in
Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Eastanollee, Georgia. The
company invested $4 million to the Stephens County facility located in the
Meadowbrook Industrial Park. SCDA would
like to thank Applegate for their facility that currently employs fifteen
workers. They have expansion plans, however not in the near future. In the
meantime, they are considering a new product line since they do occupy all of
the present building. Our hope is that Applegate will have the opportunity to
expand and become more successful in Toccoa/Stephens County.
For more information, visit www.applegateinsulation.com.
