3M in Knoxville has received approval from the corporate operating committee to proceed with the AF7 project.

This is a $32 Million dollar investment in the Knoxville Iowa Plant. According to Knoxville 3M Plant Manager Bob Manemann the project is a “great new investment in the Knoxville Plant. With this investment, the business, customers, community, and plant win.” Manemann thanked the state, county and city for their support with the project. Knoxville City Manager Aaron Adams thanks Bob Wims with the KEDC and Iowa State Savings Bank for assisting in the expansion effort