Lionshead Specialty Tires & Wheels LLC (Lionshead), a leading manufacturer and marketer of specialty wheels and tyres, has broken ground on its highly anticipated state-of-the-art facility in Paris, Texas. The ceremony was held Wednesday at the Love Civic Center in collaboration with the Paris Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) and the construction company Archer Construction and Design.
The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Lionshead management and staff, local business partners, guests of honor and special guest Congressman Gary Vandever.
Lionhead’s new 120,000-square-foot facility is located at NW 34th Street and Loop 286 in the Northwest Industrial Park, with over $20,000,000 invested in real estate and equipment, providing 40 new jobs in the area over five years To do.
“Employee amenities are a huge concern for us,” said Joe Tinerveer, Lionshead National Property Development Manager. “This new, modern, two-story facility is packed with features that foster a positive working environment for the entire Lionshead team. I look forward to
PEDC helped attract Lionshead through land subsidies, cash for jobs and tax breaks through the city and county. The company expects the new project to take about 18 months to complete.
Maureen Hammond, Director of the Paris Economic Development Corporation, also said, “We are proud to welcome Lion’s Head to Paris, Texas. Their decision to establish a state-of-the-art manufacturing and distribution center here is a testament to this new facility. I expressed my excitement for the.” This is a testament to our skilled workforce, favorable business environment and strategic location. Not only have we acquired a new manufacturer to serve the growing trailer industry in the region and provide a significant economic stimulus to our community, we are a family owned business that truly cares about our employees. ”
“The people at Paris and EDC are such wonderful people to work with,” said Lionshead CEO and owner Gary Graham. “We went back in time about five years ago and they were completely understanding, patient, kind and professional. They were everything we were looking for. I can’t put into words how excited I am to be founded, and I never intended to build anywhere but Lamar County.”
This year, Texas was named “Best State for Business” for the record-breaking 19th year in a row. Attracting and securing companies with strong values like Lion’s Head is proof that Paris is taking every opportunity to aim higher.
“It’s a cloudy and gray day outside, but the future of Paris and Lamar County is bright. It’s the hard work and collaboration of those who made it possible today,” said state MP Gary Vandever. “Texas is truly a business-friendly state and Lionshead represents what we want from Texas and what we believe to be in Texas.”
At the conclusion of the ceremony, Lionshead Specialty Tires & Wheels LLC thanked all attendees, partners and stakeholders who contributed to groundbreaking the milestone. This groundbreaking ceremony is a testament to Lionshead Specialty Tires & Wheels LLC’s unwavering commitment to innovation, quality and customer satisfaction.
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