Montgomery County is experiencing unprecedented industrial growth this week with two major manufacturing announcements that will bring nearly 1,500 new jobs and billions in investment to the area.
The expansions include a new T.RAD facility, a Japanese automotive parts manufacturer, and Korea Zinc’s acquisition and expansion of the existing Nyrstar zinc plant. Combined, these projects represent a significant economic boost for the region.
T.RAD Plant to Create Nearly 1,000 Jobs
T.RAD, which supplies parts to major automotive companies, will build a new manufacturing plant near Dunlop and Rollow Lanes. The facility will create almost 1,000 new jobs for the area. Josh Ward, Vice President of Industrial Development for the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Board, said the county has added 1,500 jobs in December alone.
“Their customers include Honda, Toyota, Kawasaki, Suzuki” Ward said. “We’re just excited to recruit a quality company like T.RAD.”
Korea Zinc Invests $6.6 Billion in Zinc Plant Expansion
The second major announcement involves Korea Zinc’s $6.6 billion investment to acquire the current Nyrstar Zinc Plant, which has operated in the area for decades. “They will acquire the business, the real estate, all of the assets and then construct a whole new operation,” Ward said…