TNECD Press Release:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Durable Products officials announced today that the company is expanding by renovating one of its current facilities in Cumberland County.
Through the project, Durable Products will create 134 jobs and invest $27.3 million in Crossville, Tennessee. The company is a subsidiary of Texas-based GreenLiner, LLC, which will oversee the refurbishing and retrofitting of its current operations to accommodate new machinery, warehousing, inventory and offices.
Founded in 1982 in Crossville, Tennessee, Durable Products offers its customers diverse manufacturing capabilities ranging from compression molding and rubber extrusions to die cutting and raw material processing.
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“Today’s announcement underscores what we already know: the Volunteer State is committed to ensuring every Tennessean living in a rural community can thrive. The creation of more than 130 jobs will be transformative for Cumberland County, and I’m grateful to Durable Products’ leadership for selecting Tennessee for this expansion.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“This was a highly competitive project, and we’re grateful that Durable Products continues to recognize our efforts to build a strong, business-friendly climate and a ready, capable workforce. We look forward to supporting the company following today’s announcement and are confident this project will make a lasting impact on the Upper Cumberland region for years to come.”– Deputy Gov. and TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“We are excited to be a new manufacturing company in the great state of Tennessee. TNECD was instrumental in helping us to decide to locate here. We were based in Texas, and now we are happy to call Crossville, Tennessee, home. We appreciate all the hard work from the local and state officials that helped us make this decision.” – J. Pearson, CEO, Durable Products
“TVA and Volunteer Energy Cooperative congratulate Durable Products on its decision to expand operations in Cumberland County. We are proud to partner with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development and the Crossville-Cumberland Chamber of Commerce in our shared commitment to fostering economic growth in the region and to support companies like Durable Products in its continued business success.” – Heidi Smith, vice president of economic development, TVA
“This announcement is another example of Tennessee’s ability to attract high-quality manufacturing and companies that create lasting jobs for our communities. With 134 new jobs and a $27.3 million investment in Crossville, this project will strengthen our local economy and provide new opportunities for hardworking families across the Upper Cumberland.” – Sen. Paul Bailey (R-Sparta)
“For over four decades, Durable Products has been a vital part of our local economy. Their announcement of an additional 134 new jobs with $27.3 million in new capital investment is exciting news for Cumberland County and Tennessee. I want to thank Durable Products for their continued commitment and investment in our community.” – Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton (R-Crossville)
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD)
TNECD is the state’s primary agency committed to fostering economic growth through job creation and community development. By attracting new corporate investment and facilitating the growth of existing businesses, the department works to strengthen Tennessee’s competitive landscape. Additionally, TNECD strives to increase the economic prosperity for all Tennesseans by providing grants to communities statewide, helping them to become vibrant, business-friendly environments where companies can flourish. For more information, visit us at tnecd.com. Join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube.