Mississippi
Mississippi company spends millions to support 135 jobs. Get the details
Tecumseh Products Company, a refrigeration and air conditioning products manufacturer, is upgrading its facility in Northeast Mississippi. The project, in the town of Verona in Lee County, is a corporate investment of more than $3.4 million and will support 135 jobs, according to a statement from the Mississippi Development Authority.
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Tecumseh produces a variety of products for use in residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning applications. The company is a global manufacturer of hermetic compressors, condensing units and associated systems.
“As Tecumseh focuses on our next 90 years, our Verona facility is a critical element in our future success. These improvements to the site enable us to modernize our facility to improve our competitiveness in the marketplace and our standing as a preferred employer in the Greater Tupelo area,” Tecumseh North America Managing Director Greg Dwyer said in a statement.
The investment project includes repairs and upgrades to the roof and lighting in the company’s Verona facility, along with additional improvements to employee common spaces and offices. The company also will make modifications to its production layout to improve its competitiveness in the North America market.
“This project not only strengthens the company’s long-term commitment to Mississippi, it also ensures the retention of 135 valuable jobs,” MDA Executive Director Bill Cork said. “The upgrades being made at the Verona facility will enhance Tecumseh’s operational efficiency and support its continued growth, both of which benefit the local workforce and economy.”
Improvements to the Verona facility are expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2025.
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