Check Out Liebherr’s Plans For Right to Work Mississippi

Liebherr is investing as much as $176 million in order to add a new location in Right to Work Tupelo, Mississippi. This will allow them to hold distribution and manufacturing here, as well as create 180 new jobs.

From Area Development Magazine:

“Tupelo is the ideal location to service and deliver our spare parts to clients in the U.S. and other countries on the North and South American continent. Furthermore, it will serve to expand our businesses with other product segments of the Liebherr Group at the same campus. Its unique logistical capabilities combined with the central geographical location will make a difference to us and our clients. A very professional CDF team, a positive business climate in Mississippi as well as a strong labor market with a highly educated workforce positively contributed to our decision for Mississippi and Tupelo.” […]

“Foreign direct investment is a tremendous contributor to the state’s economy, and MDA has a dedicated team of FDI professionals who work daily to bring global leaders like Liebherr to Mississippi. Today’s announcement is a nod to our team and to our partners who have worked tirelessly to secure this economic development win. It also highlights the state’s attractiveness as a premier destination for international companies.” […]

“Liebherr’s decision to establish itself in Lee County and create 342 jobs is a milestone that Accelerate MS is elated to celebrate today. Our regional workforce partners and residents played an instrumental role in Liebherr’s choice, highlighting Mississippi as the ideal location for their new, multi-faceted operation. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with them and are dedicated to supporting their workforce goals and objectives in Lee County.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.