Highlights from Paris, Texas
Take a look at a few highlights from the last few years!
With a record-breaking 20 year run as the best state for business, there’s no wondering why the economy here is booming!
Paris is proud to have made milestone moves in industry and manufacturing growth over the last five years. Paris is not only a great place for business, it’s where Texans reach even higher.
Huhtamaki Project Update
We’re impressed with the progress that has been made on the expansion project at Huhtamaki PPL Ltd!
Check out the project update below!
Northwest Industrial Park Improvements Unveiling
On September 12, the PEDC celebrated the unveiling of a $1.8 million project as the result of a federal grant awarded by the Economic Development Administration.
Thank you to those who were involved in this project and those who helped make this day a success.
Read more about the project here: https://selectparistexas.com/pedc-celebrates-1-8-million-road-project-completion/
Lionshead Specialty Tire and Wheel broke ground in June of last year and has made tremendous progress on their 120,000 SF plant in PEDC’s NW Industrial Park in Paris, Texas. This investment into our community means 40 new jobs with an estimated annual payroll of $1.8 million.
Check out the video from the groundbreaking below and read more about the project here: https://selectparistexas.com/lionshead-specialty-tire-and-wheel-expands-in-paris-texas/
Where Texans Reach Higher
One year ago, after an 18-month process, we launched our new brand along with the City of Paris-Municipality, Lamar County Chamber of Commerce, and Visit Paris Texas.
This collaborative effort is a visual reminder of the unity between our entities, our people, and our mission.
We look forward to our future in a community that reaches higher!
Cox Field Airport
We reach higher, and the sky is the limit!
Paris, Texas, is proud to be home of Cox Field Airport - Paris, TX (PRX) located just five miles east of our central district. The airport is located on a 1600-acre site adjacent to US HWY 271. Our airport offers both 100LL and Jet-A Fuels with upgrades to the fuel system coming soon!
Check out the 125-acre property available at Cox Field here: https://selectparistexas.com/location/125-acres-cox-field/
Paris, Texas - Where Texans Reach Higher
In a collaborative effort with the City of Paris-Municipality, the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce and Visit Paris Texas, we have developed and adopted a new unified approach to sharing our DNA.
Read more about our new look: distinctivelyparis.com
LionsHead Groundbreaking Recap
Congratulations, Lionshead Specialty Tire and Wheel, on the groundbreaking of your new 120,000 SF industrial facility! We are so proud you have chosen Paris, Texas, for your expansion project and investment. You will be a valuable employer to our community and a great addition to our growing trailer industry and manufacturing base. #jobs #investment #expansion #econdev
Delco Trailers' recent Grand Opening represents one of the largest expansion projects in the last decade in terms of new jobs, new investment, and expanded footprint. With an estimated 300 new jobs, $30 million in new capex, and 570,000 SF in new manufacturing space, Delco's expansion is the perfect business highlight for National Economic Development Week. #qualityjobs #economicdevelopment #EconDevWeek
American SpiralWeld Project: $90M investment; 60 jobs possibly to 120 jobs. Average pay $25 an hour.
...in with the new! Different view on the American project. I see metal going up! #americanspiralweldpipe #hwh #buildinparis #paristexas #cityofparis
