Montgomery County, Tennessee is entering a period of rapid industrial growth with the announcement of two major manufacturing investments that together are expected to generate nearly 1,500 new jobs and billions in capital investment in the local economy. These expansions involve T.RAD, a Japanese automotive parts maker, and Korea Zinc, a global minerals producer, each choosing the Clarksville area as the location for significant new operations.
The announcements reflect mounting confidence among international manufacturers in Montgomery County’s workforce and business climate. Local economic leaders see the developments as a catalyst for further growth even as officials consider how best to support the resulting demand for infrastructure and services.
T.RAD facility to bring nearly 1000 jobs
Japanese manufacturer T.RAD North America has selected Clarksville for its first Tennessee location, committing $90.2 million to build a new manufacturing facility that will create 928 jobs over the next several years. The site is part of the Clarksville‑Montgomery County Corporate Business Park South, a certified industrial location designed to attract advanced manufacturing.
T.RAD specializes in heat exchange technology used in automotive and industrial applications. The new facility is expected to expand production capacity and allow the company to better serve customers across the Southeast region. The company’s decision was announced by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the state’s economic development leaders…