FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
- Tubing and metal fabrication manufacturer to expand operations to Tennessee, invest $17.5 million in Lawrence County
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Flexco Products of Tennessee, LLC officials announced today the company will invest $17.5 million to establish manufacturing and distribution operations in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.
Flexco will create 60 new jobs in Lawrence County.
The Tennessee plant will be the company’s second U.S. location and will be centrally located to better serve Flexco’s customers with more efficient production and shipping times.
Founded in 1977 by Tom Jellison, in Elkhart, Indiana, Flexco Products is a producer of tubing and steel and aluminum fabrication. Flexco serves a diverse array of industries, and its manufacturing capabilities expand to more than 30,000 original equipment manufacturer products. The company’s services continually exceed expectations and are not customized to industry but to the customer.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported 45 economic development projects in the Southern Middle Tennessee region, resulting in nearly 6,800 job commitments and $5.6 billion in capital investment.
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“With a highly skilled manufacturing workforce and a statewide network of technical schools, Tennessee is primed to welcome Flexco to the state. I thank this company for its commitment to job creation in Southern Middle Tennessee and look forward to seeing their success.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“Companies are attracted to our state’s exceptional workforce and strong business climate, but it is Tennessee’s central location that reinforces why business is done here. We are ready and able to support Flexco’s newest distribution and manufacturing facility and thank this company for choosing the Volunteer State.” – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“Flexco’s expansion to Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, has been facilitated by Mayor Blake Lay’s proactive approach to the growing manufacturing industry in Lawrenceburg. Flexco’s Lawrenceburg manufacturing facility will serve as a central hub to the southeastern U.S.” – Tom Jellison, chief executive officer, Flexco Products of Tennessee, LLC
“On behalf of Lawrence County government, I want to welcome Flexco to our growing community. This investment is evidence that our business climate is strong and our commitment to recruiting high-quality jobs to Lawrence County is unwavering.” – Lawrence County Executive David Morgan
“I am excited to welcome Flexco to Lawrenceburg. Their new operations complement our existing industrial base and these new career opportunities will benefit the entire region.” – Lawrenceburg Mayor Blake Lay
“I want to congratulate Flexco on their decision to establish this state-of-the-art facility in Lawrence County. Our team is grateful for the partnership we’ve built with their leadership team and extend our congratulations and gratitude to the many partners that brought this project to fruition.” – Ryan Egly, president & CEO, Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce
“TVA and Lawrenceburg Utility Systems congratulate Flexco on its decision to establish operations in Lawrence County. Helping attract and retain jobs and investment to the region is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service. We are proud to partner with Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to further that mission and look forward to Flexco’s future business success.” – John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of economic development
“We are happy to welcome Flexco to Lawrenceburg as the company expands its flexible tubing manufacturing and distribution operations. The fact that Flexco chose Lawrenceburg for its second U.S. location outside of Indiana is a testament to the business-friendly environment of our state and the positive economic outlook of our district. Congratulations to Flexco and thank you to the state and local officials who helped secure this new company for us.” – Sen. Page Walley (R-Savannah)
“I’m excited that Flexco has decided to bring manufacturing and distribution operations to Tennessee, and I appreciate its significant investment in Lawrenceburg. The company’s proposed facility will bring dozens of new jobs and be an economic boost to our community. I wish Flexco the best as they begin operations here.” – Rep. Kip Capley (R-Summertown)
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
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