Canadian heavy construction equipment manufacturer will create 30 new jobs in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Craig Manufacturing USA, Inc. will expand its manufacturing operations in Lawrence County.
“Craig Manufacturing is a fourth-generation, family-owned business that has spent the last seven years creating greater opportunity for the families across Lawrence County. The company’s commitment to hiring locally has not gone unnoticed, and we are grateful to their continued investment in Tennessee,” said Governor Bill Lee.
Craig Manufacturing will create 30 new jobs and invest $4.4 million at its current Lawrenceburg facility, increasing its manufacturing footprint by 24,000 square feet. Upon completion, the company will employ 110 at its facility on the Team Lawrence Commerce Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site.
“We are thrilled to announce the expansion of our operations in Tennessee. The skills and dedication of our local team and the steadfast support of our customers, community and governmental partners have been crucial to our growth. Thanks to their support and hard work, today, we can expand into new and larger products as we continue to build the tools that build America. We are excited about the opportunities this growth will bring for our company and the local Lawerence County community for many years to come,” said Ben Craig, president, Craig Manufacturing.
Founded in 1946, Craig Manufacturing produces steel attachments for heavy construction, forestry, mining, energy and utility equipment. Headquartered in New Brunswick, Canada, Craig Manufacturing also has operations in Alberta and Ontario. The company supplies directly to original equipment manufacturers and their regional dealer networks.
Canada is the state’s No. 3 partner for foreign direct investment with Canadian companies investing nearly $1.7 billion and creating approximately 3,800 jobs statewide.
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