Tilbury is getting some new American investment.
United Industries, Inc., a maker of precision engineered stainless steel tubing, has announced it's opening a new manufacturing plant in Tilbury.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent said work on the state-of-the-art production facility has begun and the company is expected to move into the old Woodbridge Foam factory at 189 Queen Street N. this month. The factory has been empty for several years, according to Chatham-Kent Economic Development.
Municipal officials said manufacturing will begin immediately after the factory is ready.
United Industries, Inc. is the only North American manufacturer of high-purity stainless steel tubing in the 1-inch to 8-inch diameter. The company has also made significant investments in new machine technology that will allow it to develop processes to make tubes from 10-inch to 16-inch diameter, which are poised to be the largest high-purity tubing diameters in the world.
The tubing is used in industries such as food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology that require the highest level of purity.
"We are extremely pleased to be joining the Chatham-Kent business community and very appreciative of all the support we have received from Mayor Canniff and the entire region. We chose the Chatham-Kent area for this key expansion due to its outstanding local workforce along with your civic leader’s willingness to create a strong business partnership," said President Greg Sturicz.
Officials said the hiring process will begin as a phased approach, but once the factory is fully operational, it will generate as many as 100 local jobs.
United Industries has also expressed an interest in sourcing third-party labour, such as tool-and-die, machining, and trade work from local employers, significantly increasing the economic impact of this investment.
“This is a fantastic example of successful collaboration between a business, municipal administration, and the Economic Development team,” said Jamie Rainbird, Manager of Chatham-Kent Economic Development. “United Industries Inc. is an exciting development for the future of Chatham-Kent, and we will continue working hard to support them as they expand their business.”
The family-owned business was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin.
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