ALUKO Group to invest $107 million to open new aluminum manufacturing facility in Tennessee
ALUKO Group announed plans to open an aluminum manufacturing facility in Halls, Tennessee. The facility is located in a former Tupperware building in Lauderdale County and will house the company’s integrated aluminum manufacturing operations.
The company, which produces aluminum products that support customers in the electric vehicle, solar energy, construction, and building industries, is investing $107.7 million into the project and will create 285 new jobs.
Once operational, the retrofitted facility will support and expand ALUKO Group’s customer base across multiple industries. The project marks the company’s second U.S. manufacturing facility and received support from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Do Bong Park, Chairman, ALUKO Group, said, “This strategic investment in Halls, Tennessee, is a significant milestone in ALUKO Group’s long-term North American strategy, establishing an eco-friendly supply chain for key U.S. industries like EVs and solar energy. We are honored to be a part of the Lauderdale County community, and we extend our deepest gratitude to Gov. Lee and TNECD for their support as we commit to creating 285 new jobs for the region.”
Bill Lee, Governor of Tennessee, added, “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and I thank the ALUKO Group for its commitment to expand in West Tennessee. Today’s announcement demonstrates that global brands like ALUKO Group thrive in our state’s strong business climate, and I’m grateful for the nearly 300 new jobs that will be created for families in Lauderdale County.”
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