Southwire Florence Alabama Plant Expansion Increases Production Capacity
Southwire Company, LLCย announced a majorย expansion of its Florence, Alabama campusย as part of its ongoing modernization strategy. Theย Southwire Florence Alabama plant expansionย will nearly double the facilityโs size and significantly increase production capacity to better meet growing market demand.
Expanding Facilities and Creating Jobs
The company plans to addย 340,000 square feetย of new space to its existingย 300,000-square-foot building, which was acquired from Essex in 2006. The expanded facility will house new production equipment and createย approximately 120 new jobs.
Construction beginsย this quarterย and is scheduled for completion inย 2025. When finished, the updated facility will strengthen Southwireโs ability to support bothย commercial and residential building wireย production.
Investing in People and Production Efficiency
The project also includesย renovating existing spacesย to improve employee well-being and teamwork. New amenities will feature upgraded locker rooms, expanded training areas, and outdoor spaces for recreation and team activities.
According toย Norman Adkins,ย President of Wire and Cable and COO, the project supports Southwireโs long-term sustainability goals. โSouthwire is committed to being an employer of choice and remaining generationally sustainable for the next 100 years and beyond,โ Adkins said.
Southwire Florence Alabama Plant Expansion Strengthens Strategic Growth
The investment is part of Southwireโs larger commitment to enhance its U.S. operations.ย Rich Stinson,ย President and CEO, emphasized that the company is investingย more than $1โฏbillionย to integrate new equipment, systems, and technology. These upgrades aim to increase efficiency, boost competitiveness, and position Southwire for continued growth in the wire and cable industry.
โ The Florence expansion demonstrates our focus on innovation and operational excellence,โ Stinson added.
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