SPX Cooling Tech, a full-service cooling tower and air-cooled heat exchanger manufacturer, announced today that it plans to open a manufacturing facility in Springfield, creating more than 60 new jobs as part of a capital plan focused on incremental capacity of SPX Cooling Tech products manufactured in the U.S.
"Missouri continues to stand out as an ideal business location for leading manufacturers like SPX Cooling Tech," said Governor Mike Parson. "Our state’s low costs, strategic location, and skilled workforce provide what employers need to invest and create jobs. We’re proud to see this company growing in Missouri and look forward to its success in the Springfield area."
Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, SPX Cooling Tech is often most recognized by its three main brands, Marley®, Recold®, and SGS Refrigeration, which represent the best-of-breed in cooling towers, air-cooled heat exchangers, aftermarket parts, and service.
“For over a century, Marley has been the preeminent manufacturer of cooling solutions for industries that have formed the foundation of our communities,” said Sean McClenaghan, President of Global Cooling for SPX Cooling Tech. “To prepare for the next generation of growth, we’re pleased to announce that SPX Cooling Tech, with the assistance of the Department of Economic Development, is opening this new manufacturing facility in Springfield. The site will support the increased investment in data centers, semiconductor fabrication facilities, and battery and EV infrastructure throughout North America. It will also expand our manufacturing capacity while allowing current operations to further optimize our legacy products.”
“We’re proud to support SPX Cooling Tech as it creates new opportunities in Springfield,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “It’s always exciting to see employers strengthening communities through investment and job creation. We appreciate our partners whose contributions to this project are helping Missourians prosper in our southwest region.”
For this expansion, SPX Cooling Tech will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
What others are saying
“We are very excited that SPX Cooling Tech has made the decision to come to Springfield,” said Springfield Mayor Ken McClure. “The City of Springfield has a strong history of supporting manufacturing and we welcome the major investment and the quality jobs that SPX Cooling Tech is bringing to our city.”
"We are pleased to welcome SPX Technologies to the Springfield community, and even more so that they chose the Partnership Industrial Center West for their expansion," said Matt Morrow, President of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce. "This expansion maintains that the strength of Springfield's economy comes from our investments in community assets, which is why we can continue to anticipate a bright future for our region."
About SPX Cooling Tech
SPX Cooling Tech is a leading global manufacturer of cooling towers, evaporative fluid coolers, evaporative condensers, industrial evaporators and air-cooled heat exchangers. Since 1922, its cooling systems and components, coupled with technical services, have supported applications in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, and industrial process cooling. SPX Cooling Tech and its product brands are part of SPX Technologies, Inc.
To learn more about SPX Cooling Tech, visit spxcooling.com.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
About the Missouri Works Program
As the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.