CANTEX, a manufacturer of American-made electrical conduit, fittings, and boxes, announced plans Thursday (July 31) to invest $120 million to locate a new facility in Nashville, Arkansas. The new facility is expected to create 110 new jobs in the first year.
The facility is one of the buildings once owned by Husqvarna, a tool manufacturer that closed in 2023.
“We are excited to expand our footprint in Nashville, Arkansas. This property will enable us to better serve our customers and support our long-term growth strategy. We look forward to integrating this new manufacturing facility into our operations and leveraging its potential to drive innovation and excellence. We’re also thrilled to work alongside the State of Arkansas and the City of Nashville as we invest in the region’s future and create new opportunities together,” said Dave Merker, President at CANTEX.
The company plans to invest in new equipment and make significant upgrades to the facility in order to support the production of electrical products.
This strategic expansion reflects CANTEX’s continued commitment to enhancing its manufacturing capabilities and meeting growing market demand. The Nashville facility will play a key role in strengthening the company’s national footprint in the electrical conduit and fittings industry.
Since CANTEX started production more than 70 years ago, CANTEX has become a leading manufacturer in the electrical products sector. Today, CANTEX provides electrical conduit and fittings, elbows and non-metallic residential switches, outlet, and ceiling boxes to a range of electrical distributors, contractors, and end users.
This is CANTEX’s first manufacturing facility in Arkansas. The company plans to start its Nashville operations in the fourth quarter of 2025.