Commissioner, Rutherford County Officials Welcome Auto Supplier to Rutherford County
Tottser-Iroquois Industries to Create 25 Jobs in La Vergne
NASHVILLE — Tennessee Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bill Hagerty today joined with officials from Rutherford County in announcing plans by Tottser-Iroquois Industries to locate a manufacturing facility in La Vergne, Tenn. The company is slated to begin operations at 118 Wheeler Street on July 1 and plans to create 25 jobs within a year of operation.
“Governor Haslam’s Jobs4TN plan emphasizes the importance of leveraging our existing assets to attract new companies to Tennessee while helping our existing businesses expand and remain competitive,” said Commissioner Hagerty. “By identifying our strengths in the automotive sector and targeting it as a key cluster in our state, we’re developing a clear competitive advantage and seeing results. This decision by Tottser-Iroquois confirms we have the right strategy in place.”
Tottser-Iroquois Industries, a metal forming and welded assembly company providing stampings and assemblies to the automotive industry, is a joint venture between Iroquois Industries in Warren, Mich. and Tottser Tool & Manufacturing in Philadelphia, Penn. The companies have over 100 years of combined experience in the automotive industry.
“Tottser-Iroquois Industries is very pleased to begin manufacturing operations in Tennessee,” said Jan Barrett, Tottser-Iroquois Industries business development manager. “Our diversified customer base requires that we have a presence in the south. The support offered by the State of Tennessee ultimately led to our decision to locate a facility in this state.”
“This is another exciting day in La Vergne,” said La Vergne Mayor Senna Mosley. “Our city is continuing to move forward in attracting industry and jobs, because we are affordable and have a qualified work force available. We warmly welcome Tottser-Iroquois Industries to La Vergne.”
“Our organization remains committed to creating jobs and Tottser-Iroquois Industries is a great example of those efforts,” said Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chairman Gordon Ferguson.
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.
About Iroquois Industries, Inc.
Founded in 1964, Iroquois Industries, Inc. is a privately held corporation headquartered in Warren, Mich. Over the past 45 years, Iroquois has evolved into a world class automotive supplier and currently operates with a skilled workforce of over 400 individuals. For more information, please visit www.iroquoisind.com.
About Tottser Tool & Manufacturing
Tottser Tool & Manufacturing is a woman-owned metal stamping company with over 50 years’ experience in the automotive industry. Tottser’s mission is to be a world class supplier of tooling and metal fabricated parts from concept to actuality. While Tottser is not the biggest name in the industry, its parts go on some giants such as Ford, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, BMW and Trane. For more information, please visit www.Tottser.com.
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Contact: Shannon Sumrall, ECD
Office: (615) 253-4897
E-mail: shannon.sumrall@tn.gov
Contact: Katy Francisco Riddle,
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
Phone: (615) 278-2323
E-Mail: kriddle@rutherfordchamber.org
Contact: Jan Barrett, Tottser-Iroquois Industries
Phone: (859) 582-9133