Commissioners Approve Tax Break for New Manufacturing Facility in North Lewiston

The $6.5 million expansion by Cascade Plastics is expected to create over 30 skilled jobs.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:39pm

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The Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners has approved a property tax abatement for Cascade Plastics, a subsidiary of Flex Labs Inc., to support a $6.5 million advanced manufacturing expansion in the Lewis-Clark Valley. The 36,000-square-foot facility will provide 'just-in-time' production for regional companies and represent the first plastic injection molding operation in the Valley, helping diversify the local manufacturing sector.

Why it matters

The tax abatement demonstrates the county's commitment to economic development and will help offset startup costs while ensuring the long-term presence of the company benefits Nez Perce County residents and the broader regional economy through job creation and increased economic activity.

The details

Cascade Plastics plans to build the new facility at 2512 7th Avenue North, which is expected to create more than 30 skilled, full-time positions with full benefits. Valley Vision Economic Development Corporation estimates the expansion will generate $1.2 to $1.5 million in annual payroll, contributing roughly $1.9 to $2.25 million annually to the local economy.

  • The Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners approved the tax abatement on January 28, 2026.
  • Cascade Plastics plans to begin construction on the new 36,000-square-foot facility in the coming months.

The players

Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners

The local government body that approved the tax abatement for Cascade Plastics' manufacturing expansion.

Cascade Plastics

A subsidiary of Flex Labs Inc. that is investing $6.5 million to build a new 36,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in North Lewiston.

Valley Vision Economic Development Corporation (VVEDC)

The regional economic development organization that estimates the Cascade Plastics expansion will generate $1.2 to $1.5 million in annual payroll and contribute $1.9 to $2.25 million annually to the local economy.

Dan Johnson

The mayor of Lewiston, Idaho, who stated that the tax abatement demonstrates the county's commitment to economic development.

Kevin Fuller

The owner of Cascade Plastics, who said the tax abatement gives the company the confidence to move forward with the expansion.

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What they’re saying

“The exemption demonstrates the county's commitment to economic development.”

— Dan Johnson, Mayor

“The expansion will strengthen the local tax base and support essential public services for years to come.”

— Kevin Fuller, Owner, Cascade Plastics

What’s next

Cascade Plastics plans to begin construction on the new 36,000-square-foot facility in the coming months.

The takeaway

The tax abatement approved by the Nez Perce County Board of Commissioners will help attract a significant manufacturing investment to the Lewis-Clark Valley, creating over 30 skilled jobs and diversifying the local economy through the introduction of a new plastic injection molding operation.