New steel lattice tower manufacturing facility in Fayetteville enhances company’s existing footprint in the state
(UCBJ) – Stella-Jones Corporation (SJC), which manufactures infrastructure products, including treated wood utility poles, treated wood crossarms, and steel lattice towers, as well as railway ties and residential lumber in 45 manufacturing locations across North America, will expand its presence in Tennessee with a new steel lattice tower manufacturing facility in Lincoln County. As part of the project, Stella-Jones plans to create nearly 230 jobs and invest $45 million in Fayetteville, Tennessee.
“We are truly pleased to announce Fayetteville as the home of our first U.S.-based steel structure manufacturing facility. As we prepare the site, we look forward to building on our long-standing relationship with the state of Tennessee and to playing an active role in the broader community. We are grateful to soon call Fayetteville home as we continue to invest and focus to support the needs of our utility customers across the country,” according to Stella-Jones President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Vachon.
The new facility will be the company’s first U.S.-based steel structure manufacturing operation and will allow SJC to better support growing demand by utilities across the country. The site is expected to be fully commissioned by the end of 2027.
“Today’s announcement reinforces that Tennessee is not only leading the nation as the best state to do business but also as a top hub for global brands. We’re proud that Stella-Jones is expanding into Middle Tennessee and look forward to seeing the opportunity these nearly 230 jobs will have on the families across Lincoln County for years to come,” according to Gov. Bill Lee.
SJC was founded in 1992 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, where it still houses its company headquarters.
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