After months of national expansion announcements, U.S. Steel has confirmed a $75 million investment in its Fairfield Tubular Operations, a move U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Katie Britt agree is a big win for Alabama.
“More manufacturing is coming to Sweet Home Alabama,” Tuberville (R-Auburn) wrote. “[U.S. Steel’s] massive $75 MILLION investment in Fairfield is a huge WIN for our state.”
“U.S. Steel’s $75 million investment in the Fairfield Premium Thread Line will bring jobs to our great state, enhance American-made manufacturing, and strengthen our nation’s energy leadership,” Senator Britt (R-Montgomery) wrote.
“Proud to see United States Steel Corporation’s commitment to growth and innovation in Alabama.
The investment, approved by the company’s Board of Directors, will fund a state-of-the-art Premium Thread Line facility designed to increase threading capacity, improve automation, and enhance safety at the Fairfield plant.
U.S. Steel President and CEO David B. Burritt said the project represents a milestone for both the company and American manufacturing.
“U.S. Steel’s investment in the Fairfield Premium Thread Line is a bold step forward for American manufacturing, our workforce, and our communities,” Burritt said. “This project exemplifies our commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering high-quality products made in the USA.”
Located just west of Birmingham, the Fairfield Tubular Operations specializes in producing high-quality steel pipe and tube products serving the energy sector, including oil and gas customers. According to the company, the new facility will strengthen U.S. Steel’s position in the market while supporting local employment.
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“The Fairfield Premium Thread Line marks a pivotal advancement for U.S. Steel Tubular Solutions and our customers,” said Scott Dorn, Senior Vice President of Tubular Solutions. “We’re strengthening our ability to deliver high-quality, American-made tubular products with greater efficiency and reliability.”
The project is expected to create 44 permanent jobs, with about 250 construction jobs during the buildout phase. The facility will include modern environmental controls to reduce emissions and improve safety.
U.S. Steel says the expansion is part of a broader national investment strategy in partnership with Nippon Steel, aimed at “forging the future” of American manufacturing.
The company, founded in 1901, is headquartered in Pittsburgh, and serves multiple sectors from automotive to energy.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
