Theodore plant candidate for expansion

MOBILE, Ala. - Evonik Degussa Corp. is considering its Theodore site for a $160 million expansion to make a nylon used in protective coating. If chosen, the plant would get 56 additional jobs to add to the current 680 employees. Three other sites in the U.S. as well as Singapore and China are being considered for the project. (Source: Mobile Press-Register, 11/14/08)