Metal manufacturer invests $8.5M to open production plant in Tennessee 

Metal manufacturer invests $8.5M to open production plant in Tennessee 

Nov. 14, 2024
The plant will support medium- to heavy-gauge steel fabrication, including steel plate burning, machining, shot blasting and flattening. 

O’Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) has announced plans to open a new facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. The company, which specializes in carbon steel and aluminum parts, will invest $8.5 million into the project, generating 29 new jobs for the surrounding area. The new plant will support medium- to heavy-gauge steel fabrication, including steel plate burning, machining, shot blasting and flattening. 

What people are saying

In a recent quote, Kent Brown, President and CEO, O’Neal Manufacturing Services, said, “We are excited to be opening our first location in the beautiful state of Tennessee. The state and local agencies were incredibly supportive, and their involvement and assistance were instrumental in choosing Tennessee for this expansion.” 

Governor Bill Lee added, “Tennessee continues to be a hub for business, thanks to our quality of life and exceptional workforce. We are proud to have nationally recognized brands like O’Neal Manufacturing Services investing in the Volunteer State and look forward to seeing the positive impact this investment will bring to Northeast Tennessee for years to come.” 

Manufacturers investing in Tennessee

Nashville Wire Products invests $20M to build new manufacturing plant in Tennessee 
This will be the company’s sixth facility in the state. 

MD Carts invests $10M to open golf cart manufacturing plant in Tennessee 
The new facility will allow for larger production capacity of its current golf cart line.

John Deere Power Products invests $15 million to expand manufacturing plant in Tennessee 
The company hopes this expansion will allow it to keep up with customer demand for the Z300 and Z500 zero-turn mowers. 

Investing in American manufacturing in 2024

This map shows where manufacturers are choosing to invest their resources, whether they are building new production facilities or expanding existing plants.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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