Jobs coming to Mississippi: Iowa truck manufacturing company expanding into state
New Way Trucks Inc., an Iowa-based refuse truck manufacturer, is expanding operations to a 152,000-square-foot facility in Booneville.
The company, in a news release Monday, said the move is expected to initially create 100 jobs.
New Way plans to start operations within the next three months. Once operational, the company said, it will begin manufacturing its Cobra and Viper rear loaders with other products to follow. New fabrication equipment is being scheduled for delivery and installation at the new site at 1 Wolverine Drive.
New Way Trucks lauded the efforts of the Mississippi Development Authority to secure the site.
“We are thrilled to be working with the team from Booneville, Prentiss County, and the state of Mississippi who have already made us feel at home,” said New Way CEO Mike McLaughlin in the news release.
Site for expansion meets criteria
The site, the company said it the news release, was selected for its ability to meet several needs of the company:
- Move-in-ready.
- Capability requirements with overhead cranes, lighting and sufficient power.
- 40 acres of land, with room for on-site expansion if needed.
- Workforce availability.
New Way will begin the hiring process soon, with job listings being posted on the company’s website. The refuse truck manufacturer has also partnered up with the local job networks and Northeast Mississippi Community College to recruit workers.
New Way Trucks Executive Vice President Johnathon McLaughlin said in the release that “a fourth manufacturing facility will allow New Way to establish a new industry standard in efficient, time-critical solid waste equipment deliveries meeting the demand of our dealers and end-users.”
Gov. Phil Bryant welcomed New Way Trucks to the state.
"The addition of New Way Trucks to the Booneville business community shows industry leaders around the country that Mississippi is the place where manufacturing companies seeking a top-notch, skilled workforce and supportive business environment can expect to enjoy years of growth and success," he said.
About New Way Trucks
New Way Trucks is the cornerstone brand of McLaughlin Family Companies, a portfolio of businesses that include refuse, animal control and mobile veterinarian equipment, high-performance vehicle manufacturing, new and used automotive vehicle sales, and automotive parts and car care products distribution and sales.
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