Loftis Steel & Aluminum plans high-tech operation to bring 20 new jobs to North Alabama

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — A Steel & Aluminum Distributor company is planning a high-tech operation which will bring 20 new jobs to people in North Alabama.

Loftis Steel & Aluminum, a family-owned steel fabrication company based in Nashville, Tennessee, is expanding its footprint with the launch of a new high-tech operation in Decatur with a $6.5 million investment.

20 new jobs are set to be created by the project, reinforcing the state’s position in advance manufacturing.

Loftis Steel & Aluminum produces custom metal components for a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.

The new Alabama facility will be equipped with advanced manufacturing technologies, including state-of-the-art fiber lasers, nitrogen generation systems, and other precision cutting systems.

“Loftis selected Decatur for our second base of operation due to its strategic proximity to our Nashville operations,” said Tom Russell, President & CEO of Loftis Steel & Aluminum. “It provides a springboard for us to more effectively service the ever expanding North Alabama market.”

Average wages for the new job will began at $28/ per hour, contributing to workforce growth in one of Alabama’s fastest-growing industrial corridors.

Mayor Tab Bowling and other area officials welcomed Loftis’ planned growth in the North Alabama city, which sits in both Morgan and Limestone counties.

“This investment will allow Loftis to better serve the business growth they are experiencing in North Alabama,” Bowling said.

Collin Daly, Chairman of the Limestone County Commission, said the company’s investment plans will be impactful.

“Their $6.5 million investment and 20 new jobs averaging nearly $28 per hour showcase our county’s appeal to quality manufacturers,” Daly said. “This expansion strengthens our industrial base and demonstrates confidence in our skilled workforce.”

Loftis will be better positioned to serve regional clients and support supply chains in key industries by bringing the distributor to Decatur.

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