Central States Inc. opened its newest manufacturing facility last week in Tooele, Utah. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held on September 18, welcomed company leaders, local and state officials, and community members to the 9,290-m2 (100,000-sf) facility located in the Peterson Industrial Depot.
The Tooele, Utah plant is Central States’ 13th manufacturing facility and its westernmost location to date. It represents a multi-million-dollar investment in the Tooele community and is projected to create more than 90 new positions.
“This facility is more than just a building—it’s a symbol of our commitment to growth, innovation, and the power of employee ownership,” said Jim Sliker, CEO of Central States. “We’re proud to be investing in Tooele and excited to welcome new employee-owners into our family.”
This manufacturing expansion supports Central States’ pre-engineered metal building (PEMB) business, as well as its roofing and siding, post-frame, self-storage, living spaces, and metal components operations. The site will manufacture a variety of residential and commercial roof and wall panels in a variety of gauges, a wide selection of accompanying trim, and structural purlin. The new plant will also produce the Alpha Framing System, a proprietary framing system that is offered exclusively through Elevate Structures, a Central States company.
The Tooele plant opening marks the first time in company history that Central States has opened two new manufacturing sites in the same year. In August, the company celebrated the launch of its Springdale, Ark., frame and structural steel plant under its Central States Building Works business.
“Opening our 13th plant—and our second new facility this year—is a testament to the strength of our team and the trust our customers place in us,” said Doug Watts, president of Central States Manufacturing.
