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Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. announced on January 13 that it will invest over $220 million in a factory in Colonial Heights, Virginia, to produce fibers and composite materials for military applications. The investment will occur through September 2030, involving the addition of equipment and technology.

The facility will create 100 jobs. The plant focuses on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene fibers, which are significantly stronger and lighter than traditional materials like Kevlar. In Q3, Solstice's safety and defense group reported $53 million in sales, constituting 5.5% of total revenues of $969 million, marking a 6% year-over-year increase. This investment aims to enhance technology leadership in protective materials and strengthen U.S. manufacturing and supply chain resiliency.