Grant to Fund Miocene Habitat at Gray Fossil Site Visitor Center
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam joined state and local leaders today to announce the award of a $145,026 transportation enhancement grant to East Tennessee State University for the Miocene Habitat at the Gray Fossil Site Visitor Center in Washington County.
Company Invests $26.6 Million, Will Bring 29 New Jobs to the Area
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty joined with local officials in applauding Meritor, Inc.’s decision to expand its precision forging manufacturing operations in Morristown, Tenn. The company confirmed today an investment of $26.6 million in new production equipment to serve the needs of the North American commercial truck market.
Auto Supplier to Invest $22 Million, Create 126 New Jobs Over Five Years
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty today joined with Lauderdale County officials in announcing the decision by Quaprotek USA to locate a manufacturing facility for the production of metal parts for vehicles, engines and power trains in Ripley, Tenn. The German-based company will invest $22 million to fit out a 63,000 square foot existing building on Highland Street in Ripley, creating 126 jobs over a five year period to supply leading manufacturers within the automotive industry.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam was announced today as Vice Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA) Education, Early Childhood and Workforce Committee by NGA Chair Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman and NGA Vice Chair Delaware Gov. Jack Markell.
Business Facilities 2011 State Rankings Released; State Also Honored for Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Growth Potential, Business Climate
NASHVILLE – Business Facilities, a national economic development publication, has issued its annual 2011 State Rankings Report, and Tennessee has been named the No. 1 state in the nation for Automotive Manufacturing Strength for a second consecutive year. Tennessee also earned high honors for Transportation Infrastructure, Economic Growth Potential and Business Climate.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam announced today the federal government will provide Public Assistance to Anderson County due to the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding, from June 18 to 24, 2011, and with a federal designation of DR-4005.
CPVC Pipe Manufacturer to Move Facility from Alabama to Pulaski, Tenn.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty joined representatives from Spears Coastline Plastic LLC today to announce the company’s purchase of the New Tech Color Additives building in the Pulaski/Giles County Industrial Park. Spears Coastline Plastic is a leading manufacturer of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipe for fire protection, plumbing and industrial market applications and will be transferring its Ardmore, Ala.-based manufacturing facility to the Pulaski facility over the next few months, bringing 25 jobs to the region, with the intent to add 25 more within a five year period.
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty today congratulated officials from ThyssenKrupp Waupaca, Inc. on their decision to reopen the company’s Etowah, Tenn. iron foundry in the first quarter of 2012. As a result, 250 employees will be hired to restart production at the facility.
