Ref-Chem holds groundbreaking ceremony

Pearland city officials and business leaders joined Ref-Chem executives at a Groundbreaking Ceremony for Ref-Chem's new office building under construction . Pictured from left are: Rodney Page; Bill Eisen; S.C. "Trey" Meyers III; Harvey Page; Mayor Tom R

The three-story facility, covering 39,000 square feet, will house about 100 employees, including management personnel, engineers, designers and administrative staff.

“Today is the start of a long-term partnership between Pearland and Ref-Chem,” said Charles Gooden Jr., chairman of Pearland Economic Development Corp., in a press release. “Currently the second fastest-growing city in Texas, Pearland is an innovative and business-friendly community that has Ref-Chem’s success as a top priority.”

The groundbreaking was followed by a luncheon.

“I am excited to celebrate in the groundbreaking of Ref-Chem’s new facility in our community,” said Tom Reid, Pearland’s mayor. “Ref-Chem’s selection of our community is an indication of our endeavors to work with these businesses to generate investment and employment opportunities for the area.”