Global industrial gases and engineering company to invest $70 million in Charleston, Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Linde, Inc. officials announced today the company will build, own and operate a new facility for the supply of industrial gases along the I-75 corridor near Charleston, Tennessee.
The company will invest more than $70 million in Bradley County and create 18 new jobs, most of which will be in logistics. The project comprises of a new air separation unit that will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon serving various industries in the Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville areas of Tennessee, as well as in northern Alabama and Georgia.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported 10 economic development projects in Bradley County, resulting in more than 2,000 job commitments and approximately $790 million in capital investments.
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“Tennessee is shaped by the brands that choose to call the Volunteer State home, and I thank Linde for its continued investment and commitment to creating high quality jobs for the families across Southeast Tennessee.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“During the recruitment process, it’s important that our potential companies are not only the right fit for Tennessee but also for our communities. Linde is a company that has continued to place its trust in Charleston and Bradley County, which underscores this region’s leadership and diligent efforts to attract and land economic investment.” – TNECD Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter
“East Tennessee’s I-75 corridor is experiencing incredible growth across multiple end markets. This investment will add to our already robust production and supply network, to meet the rapidly growing industrial gas needs of customers in the region.” – Todd Lawson, east region vice president, Linde, Inc.
“The Chamber and business community would like to extend a warm welcome to Linde and the team members responsible for implementing this important project. As we learned in recent years, an accessible and localized supply chain is critical to keeping our region’s industries operating. We look forward to assisting the team as they settle into the community and for many years to come.” – Doug Berry, vice president of economic development, Cleveland-Bradley County Chamber of Commerce
“Bradley County is pleased to welcome Linde’s second operation to our community. The Air Separation Plant being constructed in the Hiwassee River Industrial Park will improve existing industry access to critical feedstocks commonly used in the food and beverage sector, healthcare, general manufacturing and chemical industries while also enhancing our ongoing efforts to attract more advanced manufacturing operations in fields such as defense, semiconductor and battery production. I, alongside the rest of our community’s leadership, greatly appreciate the company, its investment in our community and the new job opportunities for our citizens.” – Bradley County Mayor D. Gary Davis
“TVA and Volunteer Energy Cooperative congratulate Linde on its decision to establish operations in Bradley County. Helping support companies creating jobs and investment in the region is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service. We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Bradley County Chamber of Commerce and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to further that mission and celebrate this announcement together.” – John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of economic development
“This investment in Linde is a crucial step in fostering economic growth and creating jobs in our region. As demand for industrial gases continues to grow across Tennessee and the South, this expansion will enable Linde to better meet customer needs and drive innovation within our state. I am truly grateful to the local officials and all those who played a role in bringing this project to fruition.” – Sen. Adam Lowe (R-Calhoun)
“Tennessee’s pro-business policies and robust workforce continue to attract quality businesses, and I thank Linde for expanding in Bradley County. This significant project will have an immense impact on local residents and boost our growing economy. I congratulate the current employees on their success, and I wish the company well as it begins work on its new facility.” – Rep. Dan Howell (R-Cleveland)
About Linde, Inc.
Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.
The company serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications including production of clean hydrogen and carbon capture systems critical to the energy transition, life-saving medical oxygen and high-purity & specialty gases for electronics. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.
For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.lindeus.com.
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Like us on Facebook. Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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