Girard Systems, an exclusive maker of awnings for Tiffin Motor Homes and other RVs, will be building a plant in Red Bay Industrial Park in Alabama.
This story by Tom Smith originally appeared in the Times Daily.
“We’re excited to have them coming to Red Bay and what this company will mean for us,” said Mayor Charlene Fancher.
She said this will be the first venture in the South for the California-based company.
“They ship all over the U.S.,” Fancher said. “Having a facility here will help them ship their product line out to the East Coast.”
The plant is expected to employ 25 the first year with starting pay at $14.50 per hour, plus benefits.
“Like other city officials, I am excited that the Girard Group has chosen to partner with the city of Red Bay for their future growth. This core Tiffin supplier will complement our industrial footprint nicely,” said Red Bay banker and councilman, Brad Bolton.
The mayor said the new plant will be built on 14.58 acres in the industrial park, which is owned by the town. The mayor said the town is giving the property to the company as an incentive to build in Red Bay.
Fancher said company officials hope to have the building in place by November or December, and to be in operation by early 2019.