KNOXVILLE (WATE) - A manufacturer that makes lighting equipment for concerts is coming to Knoxville and bringing 50 jobs with it.
Tomcat
USA plans to open a
manufacturing facility in East Knox County's
Forks of the River
Industrial Park.
The
announcement represents an investment of $2 million and the creation of 50
jobs.
"On behalf of Gov. Haslam, I
would like to welcome Tomcat USA to Tennessee," Bill Hagerty, commissioner of economic and community development for the state, said. "The company's
decision to locate in Knox County is great for the region, and we
appreciate their investment in our state."
Tomcat USA, a member of
the Milos Group, manufactures engineered structural trussing systems and
distributes CM Chain Hoists primarily for use in the entertainment industry.
"I am looking forward to having the
Tomcat facility located in Knoxville and to continue growing the business with
the exceptional workforce we have in this area," Mike Garl, president, Tomcat
USA, said. "I would also like to thank the Knoxville Chamber and the state of
Tennessee for
working with us in our site location efforts during the past 18 months. Their
efforts have been tremendously helpful during this
process."
"I'm pleased that Tomcat has decided
to land in Knox
County," Knox County Mayor
Tim Burchett said. "Every job is important, and the addition of 50 new
manufacturing jobs over the next few years is another step toward getting
Knox
County out of this
recession."
The Milos Group is the world's largest manufacturer of aluminum truss with
facilities in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Italy, China and now Knoxville, Tenn.
