As the sun shone through beams of an iconic, abandoned steel mill, 250+ dignitaries came together to bring a new day to American mfg.
First new OEM op in 25+ years part of $230M investment in region to result in 400 more jobs & $600M more in investment by 2020.
Board awarded direct financial assistance & tax benefits to 5 co.s that will assist in the creation of 436 jobs, retention of 270 jobs.
Investment in new kraft linerboard machine will create state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
South Korean metal fastener producer plans nearly $15.6 million investment in Simpson County, KY.
Transmission construction co. expanded to Lockhart, TX, SE of downtown Austin: 4,000 sq ft of office, 10,000 sq ft of warehouse.
Tier 1 automotive supplier to build on site adjacent to I65 allowing ability to ship parts to auto co.s north and south of Tennessee Valley.
New capacity, equipment and expertise positions Lewisport, KY, facility to supply automotive-body sheet.
Bar steel mill will have annual capacity of 500,000 tons, is expected to cost $180M & take approximately two years to complete.
Farm equipment manufacturer will add second assembly line, hire 20 additional workers with $520,000 investment.