Hankins Lumber Adds Another Location in Right to Work Mississippi

Hankins Lumber, a company not new to Mississippi, is adding a new location soon in Grenada County. In order to do so, they plan to invest $12.5 million. Then, they will be able to produce about 40 million board feet yearly. This will also create 43 new jobs. So this will be good for the local economy.

From Area Development Magazine:

“For nearly half a century, the Hankins team has provided good jobs to the citizens of Grenada County. […] The opening of their second venture, Hankins Timbers, reaffirms the company’s commitment to building stronger communities in Grenada County through job creation and investment. […]”

“Mississippi’s agriculture industry is our state’s top economic driver[. They employ] tens of thousands of Mississippians and contributing billions to the state’s economy each year. […]

Forestry is the state’s second top commodity in this important industry, with nearly 20 million acres of forestland available to ensure companies like Hankins Timbers continue to provide job opportunities to the people of Grenada County and the entire state for many more years to come.”

“Long-term economic advancement is the core mission of the Greater Grenada Partnership. […] These quality jobs and this significant capital investment by Hankins Lumber will enhance the economy of Grenada. We are proud to support a project that will measurably move the economic needle in our region.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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