--- title: Grupporeco-Reco Tour and Construction Progress description: Last week Mark Pope, Senior Vice President of NC Global TransPark Economic Development Region, visited the Grupporeco-Reco plant in Kinston. He met with CEO Vincenzo Locatelli and Kent Warren, president of Jackson Builders, for a tour of the facility. There has been significant progress with construction in the final stages. 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He met with CEO Vincenzo Locatelli and Kent Warren, president of [Jackson Builders](https://jacksonbuilders.com/.), for a tour of the facility. There has been significant progress with construction in the final stages. Also, the first stage of production has started within the plant. It is great to see the fruition of this [project](https://ncgtpedr.com/grupporeco-reco-us-inc-announcement/) from announcement to functioning plant. Thanks to all who are making this happen! 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