MEMPHIS, Tenn. –A manufacturing company has purchased a 787,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Southeast Memphis and says it will create 828 skilled jobs over the next five years.
AAON is moving into the old American Snuff Company facility in the 5100 block of Tradeport Drive, where it will produce various types of thermal management equipment for data centers under the BASX brand, including air-cooled systems, computer room air handlers (CRAHs), direct evaporative coolers, and liquid cooling distribution units (CDUs).
The plant, just off East Holmes Road, is expected to have limited production in early 2025 but be fully operational in approximately 12 months.
“The expansion of our production capacity through the purchase of this new facility marks a new chapter for AAON,” said Gary Fields, AAON CEO, “Not only will this allow us to continue to capitalize on the rapidly growing data center market, it demonstrates the commitment we have to our data center customers and the confidence we have in the vertical strategy of this market. At the same time, we are thrilled to bring new jobs and investment to the Memphis community and look forward to seeing the positive impact it will have on both our company and the local economy.”