Leading HVAC manufacturer selects Memphis for $238 million investment, create more than 800 new jobs in Shelby County
AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON), a global leader in HVAC solutions, employing nearly 4,000 people worldwide, will expand its presence to Tennessee. The company engineers, manufactures and sells premium HVAC equipment consisting primarily of semi-custom and custom rooftop units, data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, packaged outdoor mechanical rooms, air handling units, makeup air units, energy recovery units, condensing units, geothermal/water-source heat pumps, coils and controls.
AAON has selected the former American Snuff facility in Memphis to house its new HVAC production operations. Through the project, the company plans to create 828 new jobs and invest $238 million in Shelby County over the next five years.
“I welcome AAON to Memphis, Tennessee, and thank this company for its commitment to creating 828 new jobs for the families across Shelby County. The state with the workforce wins the future, and we are committed to ensuring that AAON has the right support and surplus of skilled workers to fill these new positions,” said Gov. Bill Lee.
The expansion to Tennessee will position AAON to better serve its customer base and upon completion, the 787,000-square-foot facility will produce various types of thermal management equipment for data centers under the BASX brand, including air-cooled systems, computer room air handlers (CRAHs), direct evaporative coolers and liquid cooling distribution units (CDUs).
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