Southwire Plans Expansion in Right to Work Alabama

Southwire is expanding soon in Right to Work Florence, Alabama. This will allow the company, which is one of the biggest wire and cable producers in North America, to increase its manufacturing capabilities. And, they will also create new jobs – 120 new jobs, to be precise!

From Area Development Magazine:

“At Southwire, we’re making a multi-year investment of more than a billion dollars to integrate newer and better equipment, systems and technology into our operations to increase efficiency, enhance competitiveness and ensure the operational capability and capacity to support our strategic growth. […] The Florence expansion is a testament to those efforts.†[…]

“Southwire’s investment project will create good-paying jobs in Florence while also enhancing the facility’s competitiveness and solidifying its future in the community. […] Southwire is a world-class company and a great corporate partner at the state and local level. We’re thrilled to see them grow and thrive in the Shoals area.†[…]

“Existing industries are the lifeblood of economic development. […] Their growth and expansions are a testament to the communities and employees they support. It’s always a great day when we can assist a gold-standard company, such as Southwire, with this expansion in Florence and Lauderdale County. This project will create a lasting positive impact on the entire Shoals region.â€

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

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