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CG Model Tek Expands Coffee County, Tennessee, Manufacturing Operations

03/16/2025
CG Model Tek, an aviation and aerospace component manufacturer, plans to expand its operations in Coffee County, Tennessee. The $4.5 million project is expected to create 32 jobs.

The investment will include the purchase of the assets of Micro Craft.

“Having spent over 30 years in the aerospace wind tunnel model and development industry, I can unequivocally state that there has always been a need for multiple players on the field. With the loss of Micro Craft, there would have been a significant challenge in the U.S. aerospace industry to support the development needs for both the commercial and defense players. We are proud to help fill that need as well as being able to partner with the local and state staff to create something meaningful for the community, the U.S. aerospace base and, most importantly, the war fighter,” Chris Athaide, CEO, CG Model Tek said.

“With assets like Arnold Air Force Base and the University of Tennessee Space Institute, Tullahoma is the quintessential location to support CG Model Tek. Tennessee’s aerospace and defense industry will be strengthened because of today’s announcement, and we are grateful to all our partners who helped to bring this project to fruition,” TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter noted.

“TVA and Tullahoma Utilities Board congratulate CG Model Tek on its decision to establish operations in Coffee County. Helping to support companies that create job opportunities and investment in the region is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service. We are proud to partner with the Industrial Board of Coffee County, Tullahoma Chamber of Commerce, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to further that mission and celebrate this announcement together,” added John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of economic development.

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