Chemistry That Matters
Photo by Brooke Glassford / Colorbox Photographers
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hether it’s everyday objects like refrigerator trays, food containers and storage bins, or “out of this world” objects like NASA astronaut helmets – they all have their start at SABIC. Saudi Basic Industries Corporation established its plastics portfolio in September 2007 with the acquisition of GE Plastics. Today, SABIC has operations in more than 50 countries with a global workforce of over 35,000 talented individuals. The 6,300-acre Burkville, Alabama facility opened in 1987, and is one of the world’s largest polycarbonate production facilities. SABIC produces plastic pellets and resin for companies which then mold the plastic to make materials for everyday use, like mobile phone and computer casings and even automobile signal lighting. The Burkville facility supports Jasmine Hill Gardens in Wetumpka welcomes the LEXAN™ Resin portfolio and ships this product to wander acres countries of beautifularound bloomsthe bothguests domestically andthrough to multiple dotted with statuary representing mythical Greek goods, globe. Key markets include: automotive, consumer heroes andmedical, gods. aircraft, and business equipment. construction, Photo courtesy offacility the Montgomery CVB / Carter Photography & Design, The Burkville employs 340 people fromLLC13 counties in Alabama– primarily Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Dallas and Lowndes.
KOUNTRY AIR RV PARK T
he story of Kountry Air RV Park, located in Prattville, actually began thousands of miles away in the high desert of northern Nevada. On a snowy day in 2011, Don and Gigi Deselms left life out west and headed to Alabama. The result of their “amazing leap of faith” was a brand new adventure for them. Owning and operating an RV park was full of unknowns and Gigi had never even been to Alabama before. But their risk proved successful. For the past six years, the Deselms have used their love for the outdoors to create a unique place for travelers to relax close to nature and experience southern hospitality. Gigi says that revitalizing the place that is now Kountry Air is a blood, sweat and tears story of hard work to renew the beautiful piece of property they call their “little piece of heaven.” Kountry Air has become a premiere family-oriented RV park with first-class amenities and beautiful surroundings that attracts guests from all walks of life. The Deselms’ mutual love for gardening, bird watching and cooking are on full display at Kountry Air. Guests enjoy beautiful landscapes maintained by the couple, and Don’s specialty: Hungarian stew. The same faith that led the Deselms to open Kountry Air is the same faith that keeps the park running today. “We continue to run on faith every day,” says Gigi. “We are blessed by our family, friends and guests that have crossed our path.”
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