Governor Haslam and Commissioner Hagerty Announce Expansion of Cormetech
Air Pollution Control Company to Invest $2.6 Million, Create 30 Jobs in Cleveland
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty today joined with representatives from Cormetech to announce plans by the company to expand its Cleveland facility. The company will invest $2.6 million and create 30 manufacturing, warehouse and skilled trade jobs over a three year period.
“Focusing on existing Tennessee businesses is a priority in our Jobs4TN strategy,” Haslam said. “I appreciate Cormetech’s growth and investment in our state as we work to make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs.”
“Cormetech’s expansion is another example of why existing businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy,” Hagerty said. “Our department is continually working to create a business friendly environment that encourages companies to grow and invest in Tennessee.”
Cormetech is the leading producer of titania-based ceramic honeycomb catalyst for NOx emission control used in Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) systems for air pollution control. Headquartered in Durham, N.C., with sales offices in Europe and China, Cormetech has fully dedicated, state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and testing laboratories in Durham, N.C. and Cleveland, Tenn. Located at 3300 Old Tasso Road Northwest, the Cleveland manufacturing facility specializes in SCR catalyst manufacturing for the coal power industry and refinery applications including Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) applications.
“This investment demonstrates Cormetech’s commitment to delivering the highest performance, most cost effective solutions to its customers as they endeavor to meet the growing demands in air quality compliance,” Denise Rice, plant manager, Cleveland Operations, said. “Our continued investment into the Cleveland facility is in line with our long-term manufacturing strategies.”
“Cormetech has continued to grow and expand since day one in Cleveland,” Gary Farlow, president and CEO, Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce, said. “We appreciate the company’s long term commitment to our community and to the citizens of Bradley County.”
Interested applicants should complete an application and submit a resume in person at the Cleveland facility.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies which help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. The department seeks to attract new corporate investment in Tennessee and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. To find out more, go to www.tn.gov/ecd.
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Media Contact: Shannon Sumrall, ECD
Office: (615) 253-4897
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