WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - A manufacturing company announced Wednesday that is has purchased 80 acres of land in suburban Wichita to built a plant that will bring dozens of jobs to the area.
Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, a North Carolina-based manufacturer of cast iron and plastic pipe and fittings, said construction on the $80 million, 134,000-square-foot facility in Maize is expected to begin in January 2024 with completion slated for early 2025. It will be located in the 5800 block of 119th Street West. Iron Casting Products
“We are very excited about the opportunity to expand our operations in the Midwest,” said Hooper Hardison, CEO of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry. “Maize is ideally located in the center of the country to help us better serve our customers. It is also a fast-growing, business-friendly community with an excellent workforce we can draw from to staff our new plant.”
The expansion, which reportedly received local, county and state government support, is expected to create 50 new, full-time positions.
“Our laser-sharp focus on supporting businesses and investing in infrastructure continues to drive economic growth in every corner of the state,” said Governor Laura Kelly. “Charlotte Pipe and Foundry brings a strong, family-oriented culture coupled with good-paying jobs and benefits to central Kansas. My administration looks forward to supporting the company’s success.”
Machined Parts Charlotte Pipe and Foundry has plastic pipe manufacturing locations in Cameron, Texas; Muncy, Pennsylvania; and Wildwood, Florida.