MONTGOMERY, Illinois – Plastic lumber maker, Tangent Technologies, is expanding and consolidating its US manufacturing operations in Illinois. As part of the company’s decision to expand in Illinois, it will invest $50 million to relocate its operations – currently in Canada and Aurora, Illinois – to Montgomery, Illinois, as it increases capacity and creates 110 new full-time jobs. Tangent Technologies is a manufacturer of sustainable, high-density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic lumber for outdoor, marine, and structural applications. A portfolio company of The Sterling Group, it has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Home & Leisure and Vinyl Tech in 2019, to become a top innovator in eco-friendly, durable wood-alternative materials. …As part of the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) agreement with the State, Tangent Technologies has committed to making a $50 million investment, creating 110 new full-time jobs, and retaining 485 jobs.