Search

TAG Manufacturing Expands with $15 Million Investment


Chattanooga, Tenn. (May 10, 2016) — Chattanooga-based TAG Manufacturing, owned by brothers Terry and Gary Wilt, expands with an investment of more than $15 million creating about 200 jobs over the next five years.

“TAG’s expansion will help us keep up with production orders and new customers,” said Gary Wilt. “We’re excited to be creating family wage jobs for our fellow residents.” 

 TAG fabricates and manufactures sub-assembled steel parts for the construction, industrial and agriculture markets and also designs, fabricates and manufactures heavy equipment and ground engaging tools.

The expansion will include the purchase of an 18.8-acre lot in Enterprise South Industrial Park across Discovery Drive from TAG Manufacturing’s existing plant.

“When a company expands in Chattanooga, they are not just offering more jobs and more opportunities,” said Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. “Expanding companies are investing in the people of our community and illustrating that they believe in what we have here.”

TAG Manufacturing currently employs about 300. Construction of the new 200,000 sq. ft. facility will begin this summer.

“I applaud TAG Manufacturing in their expansion here and for being a strong example of manufacturing thriving in Hamilton County,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger.

“Competition among communities for jobs is fierce, so we are honored that long-standing manufacturers like TAG continue to choose Chattanooga as a place to grow their business,” said Charles Wood, Vice President of Economic Development at the Chattanooga Chamber.

The Chamber worked with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development on this project.

Other Topics

The Chamber’s Protégé and Leadership programs get leaders thinking about the city’s future—and how they can be part of its growth. Attracting and retaining top talent requires more than offering competitive salaries, benefits, and fun perks. It means creating opportunities…

At Tiny Tigers Learning Center, LaShon Carter makes sure everyone gets an education. LaShon Carter has always been an educator at heart. But she never imagined it would take the shape of childcare. Carter grew up around daycare, watching her…

Over the last 12 months, Shappi - a three-year-old startup - has delivered more than $5 million in products to more than 300 locations and thousands of customers in South America. Described as the logistics-travel equivalent of Uber or Airbnb,…

A Brickyard engineer’s journey from Sudan to the Scenic City Brickyard, Chattanooga’s booming venture capital firm on the Southside, is a beehive of activity. But if you were to visit it on any given day, one of the things you…

In 2023, Austin Beveridge bought a house in Tahoe. Less than a year later, he needed to sell it when life changed unexpectedly.  He called the realtor who helped him buy the place.   "They weren’t nearly as good at selling,"…

Behind every major economic advancement is a story of strategy, collaboration, and vision. For Chattanooga, Novonix’s decision to invest $1 billion in expanding its battery manufacturing operations was far more than a business deal. It was the result of years…

Sign up for weekly updates.