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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Fratco Establishes Fort Payne, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations

11/12/2025
Fratco, a company specializing in corrugated plastic pipe manufacturing, plans to establish production operations in Fort Payne, Alabama. The project is expected to create 60 jobs in DeKalb County.

The company’s new 42,000-square-foot facility will produce single- and double-wall corrugated pipe ranging from 3 to 18 inches in diameter, with plans to expand capacity up to 48 inches in future phases.

“DeKalb County rolled out the red carpet,” said Bill Champion, Fratco’s chief operating officer. “From local officials to community leaders, everyone worked tirelessly to make this happen. It’s a perfect example of local collaboration driving regional success.”

Fratco is a manufacturer of HDPE and HDPP corrugated pipes that provides long-term drainage solutions for agricultural, commercial, and residential markets. The company offers both single-wall and dual-wall pipes, along with fittings and custom solutions.

“Fratco’s decision to put down roots in Fort Payne is another strong endorsement of Alabama’s ability to support world-class manufacturers,” noted Ellen McNair, Secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “This project highlights the teamwork that makes our state stand out — from local leaders in DeKalb County to our workforce partners at AIDT. “Alabama is proud to welcome Fratco to our growing network of innovative manufacturers, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they’ll make in this community for years to come.”

“Their work will directly change the lives of many families in our region, and the ripple effect on our economy will last for generations,” added Brett Johnson, executive director of the DeKalb County Economic Development Authority.

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