Heat treatment company invests $5 million to build a new manufacturing facility in Tennessee 

April 3, 2024
Vulcan Thermal, which provides heat treating services to the metal industry, will invest $5 million into the project, generating 30 new jobs in the process.

Vulcan Thermal has announced plans to build a new 15,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. The company, which provides heat treating services to the metal industry, will invest $5 million into the project, generating 30 new jobs in the process.  

In a recent quote, Benjamin Vrobel, president, Vulcan Thermal, LLC, said, “I am confident that Vulcan Thermal has chosen the best place to position for continued success. The cooperation from the state and local officials, as well as general support from the community, made the decision to invest in the Phipps Bend Industrial Park easy. We are excited to become one of the newest employers in Hawkins County and look forward to many years of growth.”     

Governor Bill Lee added, “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans. I thank Vulcan Thermal for bringing nearly thirty new, high-quality jobs and creating greater opportunity for families in Hawkins County.” 



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About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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