(Seguin) – A local manufacturing plant is getting larger. United Alloy, Inc has announced that they are breaking ground on a nearly 110,000 square foot expansion of its existing manufacturing facility in Seguin.

Headquartered in Janesville, Wisconsin, United Alloy, Inc. is a contract metal fabrication and powder coating company. United Alloy prides itself with producing the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, hydraulic reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, and complex weldments for an extensive list of long-term Fortune 500 OEM customers.

In December of 2019, the City of Seguin and the Seguin Economic Development Corporation announced that United Alloy would be expanding to Seguin with plans to construct a new state[1]of-the-art manufacturing facility in two phases. The facility is currently located on a 27-acre tract of land within the Rio Nogales Industrial Park.

Phase 1 of United Alloy’s expansion to Seguin was completed in December of 2020, representing an investment of more than $17 million.

Upon completion of Phase 2, United Alloy’s total building footprint will be approximately 230,000 square feet and will represent a capital investment of more than $35 Million.

Company officials say this upcoming expansion will include the latest automation for light sheet metal fabrication, powder coating, and assembly. The extra space will also allow United Alloy to continue to grow its capacity fabricating and assembling sheet metal enclosures for large OEM customers.

United Alloy also plans to dedicate its expanded space to launch an apprenticeship program that will allow it to train entry level welders, fabricators, painters, and assemblers.

Today, United Alloy has more than 100 employees in its Seguin facility. United Alloy is ISO 9001 Certified and is also a recognized as a Woman/Minority Owned Business.

Josh Schneuker, executive director of the Seguin Economic Development Corporation, says the city is thrilled that United Alloy is expanding its operations in Seguin.

“Even though they have only been a member of our business community for a short period of time, United Alloy has developed a tremendous reputation as a quality employer and are a top-notch corporate citizen. We are excited to watch United Alloy grow and look forward to working with them for years to come,” said Schneuker. 

To learn more about United Alloy employment and apprenticeship opportunities please visit its website at unitedalloy.com. They can also be reached by calling 830-549-5550.