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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Steel Warehouse Expands Jefferson City, Tennessee, Operations

07/15/2024
Steel Warehouse, a steel processor & service center, plans to expand its operations in Jefferson City, Tennessee. The approximately $20 million project is expected to create more than 70 jobs.

The investment will include the retrofit of the former Footwear Industries of Tennessee building.

“We are incredibly grateful to the Jefferson City community and our strategic partners for their unwavering support as we embark on this exciting expansion. This investment reflects our commitment to innovation and growth, and we are eager to contribute to the economic development of this region. Together, we look forward to creating new opportunities and advancing the capabilities of the industries we serve,” Ted Lerman, CEO, Steel Warehouse said.

Steel Warehouse distributes over two million tons of coil, sheet and plate annually in hot- and cold-rolled materials, catering to a diverse range of industries including aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, energy and transportation. The company currently operates 15 locations across the U.S., Mexico and Brazil

“Steel is a key component for so many manufacturers, making Tennessee the perfect central location for Steel Warehouse. Not only are they expanding in our state, but they are also renovating a classic building that will once again generate new jobs and investment in the community. I can’t wait to see how impactful this project will continue to be in the next decade,” TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter noted.

“Jefferson Alliance is extremely excited to welcome Steel Warehouse into our Jefferson City family. It has been a pleasure getting to know the Steel Warehouse team. Jefferson Alliance is looking forward to helping Steel Warehouse grow and prosper in Jefferson City. We are thankful for the Steel Warehouse investment and creation of jobs for the citizens of Jefferson County,” Joe Gibson, Economic Development Director, Jefferson County Alliance added.

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