Energy Dept., Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Ford Motor Co., Dow Chemical launched Carbon Fiber Technology Facility in TN.
Austria-based manufacturer of foil- and film-based packaging will expand its current production facility, generate 15 new jobs.
Economic activity in manufacturing sector expanded in March for 4th consecutive month, and overall economy grew for 46th consecutive month.
Hayashi Telempu North America Corporation, automotive interior parts manufacturer, will occupy a 60,000-sq.-ft. facility in Frankfort.
The awards will assist in the creation of 271 jobs, retention of 13 jobs and will result in over $85 million in new capital investment for the state.
Supplier of automotive components for domestic automakers is improving its largest facility located in the Pelahatchie Industrial Park.
Manufacturer of PET resins to build manufacturing plant adjacent to current site near Tennessee River at Decatur, Morgan County.
To expand production, co. converted existing 260,000-sq.-ft. industrial warehouse into a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.
Expansion will create 17 new direct jobs, with average salary of $92,000, plus benefits, 60 indirect jobs, and will retain 397 existing jobs.
Hardwood-only sawmill saws hardwood into mats for oil, gas industry and floor-grade hardwood will begin cutting railroad crossties.
