) - China-based Kaishan Compressors is looking to expand its footprint in the US market starting with the expansion of its Loxley manufacturing center. There was a groundbreaking ceremony there Monday morning, April 22, 2024. The multi-million-dollar addition will employ more than 30 new workers.
The company currently has 50 employees. Once the new phase opens, 35 new employees will be added over a four-year period creating an additional $4.2 million in additional annual wages. Kaishan Compressor officials said the choice to base their operations in Loxley has been a good one. For a growing city like Loxley, having an available, skilled workforce has helped grow local industry. City leaders said this growth is important for Loxley and its residents to prosper.