Update 9/23/25 - Central States has opened another new manufacturing plant, this time in Tooele, Utah. At 100,000 square feet, the company’s 13th location is intended to support the company’s pre-engineered metal-building business as well as its living-spaces, metal-components, post-frame and self-storage operations, according to a press release.
This is the first time Central States has opened two manufacturing sites in the same year. It’s expected to create approximately 90 jobs this year, the release stated.
“This facility is more than just a building; it’s a symbol of our commitment to growth, innovation the power of employee ownership,” said CEO Jim Sliker. “We’re proud to be investing in Tooele and excited to welcome new employee-owners into our family.”
Central States hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new plant on Sept. 18. Among the attendees was Ryan Starks, executive director for EDCUtah, a nonprofit that works to attract and retain businesses and capital investment in the state. “EDCUtah was pleased to support Central States Manufacturing during their site-selection process, and we’re grateful for the chance to celebrate this important milestone alongside them,” Starks said. “The jobs created here will deliver tremendous benefits to residents of Tooele and the surrounding communities.”
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Source: Hardware Retailing, “Central States Inc. Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Utah”
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Posted 8/12/25 - Central States Manufacturing Inc., a supplier of metal-building components and roofing for self-storage and other industries, has opened Central States Building Works Frame Plant in Springdale, Arkansas. The 105,000-square-foot facility is the company’s 12th. It’s intended to support the pre-engineered metal-building portion of the business, according to a press release.
The $24 million plant features modern steel-structure manufacturing technologies, including welding systems and automated robotics designed to meet exacting standards while reducing lead times. It’s expected to create approximately 50 new jobs this year, with plans to grow to 140 as additional shifts and capabilities are added. The company’s 13th factory will open later this year in Tooele, Utah, the release stated.
“We are building something new at Central States,” said Jennifer Davis, president of the new plant. “This facility represents the culmination of years of customer insights, planning and preparation. It extends our unwavering commitment to our customers and employee-owners with new capabilities. Producing built-up rigid frames and structural steel enhances our building-package offering. We know from growing our industrial footprint in the U.S. over the years that exceptional service, quality and innovation can help our customers build their businesses.”
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“Central States has been a valued part of Northwest Arkansas for decades, and this new facility reinforces their deep roots here,” Springdale Mayor Doug Sprouse said during the Aug. 7 ribbon-cutting ceremony. “We’re excited to see the economic and workforce impact this plant will bring to Springdale.”
Founded in 1988, Central States has 1,400 employee-owners and serves 6,000 architectural, commercial and residential contractors and customers nationwide.
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