Wilmington Machinery LLC, which builds injection molding and blow molding machinery, is planning an expansion, according to a local news source.
WilmingtonBiz reports that the plans will go before New Hanover County’s technical review committee on Feb. 18, and would bring the existing 57,600-square-foot building to nearly 91,000 square feet. The proposed building addition would be used for plastics manufacturing, according to an application submitted to the county, the report says.
Wilmington is known for its large-part injection molding machines for high-output production of structural foam parts. The company emphasizes its machines’ energy efficiency and ability to process recycled materials.
It entered the extrusion blow molding machinery market in the early 1980s.
Wilmington Machinery's founder, Russ LaBelle, who died in November, sold the company in January 2025. The terms of the sale and the new ownership were not disclosed at the time. A news release announcing the sale said the company was planning to double its 25-person workforce, and would continue to focus on low-pressure structural foam molding and custom technologies, as well as providing customers with access to equipment for testing.
“The new ownership brings extensive experience in manufacturing and business development, reinforcing Wilmington Machinery’s dedication to innovation and customer success. With a strong foundation built over five decades, the company is now strategically positioned to enhance its product offerings, streamline production and further invest in engineering, service and customer support,” the company said in the news release at the time of the sale.
According to state records cited by WIlmingtonBiz, Wilmington Machinery LLC is registered to Linda Sayed and lists her husband, Yousry Sayed, as a manager.
Linda Sayed is an attorney with Wilmington law firm Block, Crouch, Keeter, Behm & Sayed, while Yousry Sayed is the founder and president and CEO of Quality Chemical Laboratories, a contract chemistry services company located just south of the Wilmington Machinery site, according to WilmingtonBiz.
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Managing editor Lynne Sherwin handles day-to-day operations and coordinates production of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing’s print magazine, website and social media presence, as well as Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. She also writes features, including the annual machinery buying survey. She has more than 30 years of experience in daily and magazine journalism.