Tecumseh Products Company, a refrigeration and air conditioning products manufacturer, is upgrading its facility in Lee County. The project is a corporate investment of more than $3.4 million and will support 135 jobs.
Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Tecumseh produces a variety of products for use in residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning applications. The company is a global manufacturer of hermetic compressors, condensing units and associated systems.
“For 90 years, Tecumseh has been a leader in the refrigeration and air conditioning markets,” said – North America Managing Director Greg Dwyer. “As Tecumseh focuses on our next 90 years, our Verona facility is a critical element in our future success. These improvements to the site enable us to modernize our facility to improve our competitiveness in the marketplace and our standing as a preferred employer in the Greater Tupelo area.”
The investment project includes repairs and upgrades to the roof and lighting in the company’s Verona facility, along with additional improvements to employee common spaces and offices. The company also will make modifications to its production layout to improve its competitiveness in the North America market.
The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for building improvements. Lee County also is assisting with the project.
Improvements to the Verona facility are expected to be complete in the first quarter of 2025.
“We are excited to see Tecumseh Products invest in the long-term success of their Verona facility. Retaining 135 jobs and making over $3.4 million in improvements demonstrates their strong commitment to our community and workforce,” said Lee County Board of Supervisors President Wesley Webb.
