- Aluminum door and window manufacturer will relocate manufacturing and distribution operations from Long Island City, New York to Bolivar, Tennessee
BOLIVAR, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Wall Innovations, LLC officials announced today the company has chosen Bolivar for its U.S. manufacturing and distribution base, relocating these functions from Long Island City, New York.
As part of its relocation to Bolivar, Wall Innovations will invest $6.4 million and create 72 new jobs over the next five years.
Prior to 2020, Wall Innovations’ U.S. manufacturing operations were based in upstate New York, but due to a decline in workforce, production ceased. In an effort to resume manufacturing, Wall Innovations has chosen to construct a new facility at the Bolivar Industrial Park, a Select Tennessee Certified Site.
Upon completion, the 18,500-square-foot facility will house Wall Innovations’ manufacturing and distribution operations, where the company will specialize in high-end and affordable architectural aluminum systems in continuity with its New York company, Alumil Fabrication, a U.S. subsidiary of Alumil Fabrications S.A.
In the last five years, TNECD has supported more than 60 economic development projects in the Southwest Tennessee region, resulting in nearly 10,500 job commitments and approximately $6.6 billion in capital investment.
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“Job creation in rural Tennessee is one of my top priorities as governor, so I thank Wall Innovations for creating more than 70 new jobs in Tier 4 Hardeman County. I congratulate this company on locating in West Tennessee and look forward to seeing its future success.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“Companies like Wall Innovations benefit from our state’s geographic location, which gives businesses easy access to their markets around the world. We welcome Wall Innovations to Tennessee and thank the company for its investment in Hardeman County. We know this project will be an outstanding addition to the Bolivar community and contribute to the success of the region.” – TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe
“We are thrilled to be making the move to Bolivar. It was not a trivial decision as we had to find a supportive community that would work with us in logistical terms. The engagement and commitment we have experienced reinforces our decision in selecting Bolivar, Tennessee as our home base in the U.S.” – Kyp Bazenikas, president, Wall Innovations, LLC
“We are excited that Wall Innovations has chosen Bolivar to be the home of its manufacturing operations. Their selection of Bolivar is a great testament to our favorable business climate. The addition of 72 high-quality jobs coming to Bolivar and Hardeman County by Wall Innovations will positively impact our community. We thank Wall Innovations for the investment in our community and wish them tremendous success in their endeavor.” – Bolivar Mayor Julian McTizic
“TVA and Bolivar Energy Authority congratulate Wall Innovations on its decision to locate operations and create new jobs in Hardeman County. Helping to attract job opportunities and investment in the region is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service. We are proud to partner with the City of Bolivar, Hardeman County and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development to help further that mission and support Wall Innovations’ s future business success in the Valley.” – John Bradley, TVA senior vice president of Economic Development
“I am very pleased that these jobs are coming to Hardeman County. This is a sizable investment. I congratulate Wall Innovations and all our state and local officials who helped secure these jobs. We will continue to make job creation our top priority.” – Sen. Page Walley (R-Bolivar)
“I’m very excited about Wall Innovations moving its aluminum door and window manufacturing plant to Bolivar. The prospect of 72 more jobs being added to the local economy is just another example of the attractiveness of this area to local business. Congratulations to the local officials and the folks at TNECD who helped make this possible.” – Rep. Johnny Shaw (D-Bolivar)
About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
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