thyssenkrupp opens metals manufacturing facility in Santa Teresa
Expansion backed by state incentives, expected to create 90 jobs
Organ Mountain News report
SANTA TERESA - thyssenkrupp Materials NA has opened a new metals manufacturing services facility in Santa Teresa as part of a broader effort to serve power distribution customers across North America and Mexico.
The company’s Copper and Brass Sales division is leasing an 86,000-square-foot building to provide metals manufacturing services for power distribution components. The facility will offer customer-specific services including complex cutting, kitting and just-in-time production.
The New Mexico Economic Development Department is supporting the expansion with $500,000 from the Local Economic Development Act job-creation fund. The state also approved $253,630 through its Job Training Incentive Program to help train the first 21 employees. Those workers are expected to earn an average hourly wage of $24.52. The company plans to create about 90 jobs in total.
“Expanding into New Mexico is a strategic move that strengthens our ability to serve power distribution customers across North America and Mexico with greater efficiency and responsiveness,” said James Patsakos, president of Manufacturing Services at thyssenkrupp Materials NA. “Santa Teresa offers the ideal location, infrastructure and workforce to support our long-term growth while enhancing supply chain resilience for our customers.”
Copper and Brass Sales operates manufacturing centers in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Atlanta and Saltillo, Mexico. The company cited Santa Teresa’s proximity to suppliers and power distribution customers in the U.S. Southwest and Mexico as key factors in its location decision.
“New Mexico’s border region is the best location for manufacturers looking to leverage a strong workforce, competitive costs and logistical advantages while servicing both international and U.S.-based customers,” Economic Development Department Cabinet Secretary Rob Black said.
The Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance helped thyssenkrupp with site selection and strategic planning for the expansion.
“The New Mexico Borderplex region offered thyssenkrupp strategic locational advantages due to its proximity to key supply chain partners such as Schneider Electric and EATON, amongst others,” said Davin Lopez, president and CEO of MVEDA. “This is another indication that Santa Teresa has emerged and is being recognized as a major hub in the U.S. for manufacturing, supply chain access and cross-border trade.”
Scott Andrews, Doña Ana County manager, also welcomed the announcement, citing the potential for career advancement and local economic impact.
For more information, visit thyssenkrupp Materials NA and New Mexico EDD.