The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors voted to approve a performance agreement with Flanders Electric Motor Service, LLC.
FLANDERS, specializing in the development, manufacturing, integration and deployment of advanced technologies for the world’s largest machines with electric rotating systems, will invest in its Regional Service Center on Harrison Road in Longview. This investment includes planned capital upgrades of $1.07 million, the retention of its current 58 jobs, as well as the addition of 50 new, full-time jobs at the site to support FLANDERS’ recent strategic alliance with GC USA to expand into the railway sector.
LEDCO’s partnership with FLANDERS marks another milestone in its continued efforts to support legacy industry growth and job retention in Longview and ensures that a company, whose investment into Longview dates back over 60 years, can continue to have significant positive impacts on the East Texas community.
“As Longview Economic Development seeks to diversify its key industry portfolio, our commitment to Longview’s manufacturing legacy remains evident. Partnerships such as this are the bread and butter of our operations at LEDCO and we will continue to pursue excellence and growth for our local manufacturing industries.” Wayne Mansfield, LEDCO CEO/President
“We are so excited about the decision of FLANDERS to invest further in the Longview community and grateful for their investment in our people, our workforce and our economic future. This expansion creates exciting opportunities for Longview currently and in the future and we look forward to their continued success.” Kristen Ishihara, Mayor of Longview
“The support we received from the LEDCO board to assist with our growth into the railway sector, reaffirms our decision that Longview, TX was the ideal place for this investment,“ said Daniel Campos, COO of FLANDERS. “We are proud of our history in Longview and are excited for what this expansion brings to FLANDERS and the community.”
About FLANDERS
FLANDERS is a leading global provider of industrial electrical and automation solutions, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, USA. For over 75 years, the company has specialized in servicing, repairing, designing, manufacturing, and distributing electric rotating machines and advanced automation technologies for heavy industries including mining, mills, power generation, marine, and beyond.
A global leader in electrification, FLANDERS delivers specialized technology solutions with expertise in decarbonization solutions, mining automation solutions, custom controls, and systems integration. FLANDERS brings increased machine uptime and significant cost savings, ensuring a more efficient and profitable operation for our valued clients.