RPD completes mixing, R&D expansions

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (Dec. 13)—RPD Inc. has completed construction of a 6,000-sq.-ft. mixing and research and development facility at its manufacturing complex in Evansville. The sealant tape maker has plans for a new office and 15,000-sq.-ft. extrusion addition for late 2001, the company said. The expansions accommodate continued growth in construction, electrical, electronics and pipeline products of 15-19 percent per year, RPD said. Additional expansions are being planned for 2002-2004.