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Automotive Industry OpportunitiesCommerce, Texas is interested in locating suppliers to the automotive assembly plants and automotive industry to our community. Because of the existing industries, infrastructure and workforce, Commerce is an ideal location for suppliers to this market. The following bullets highlight reasons Commerce should be at the top of the list for Tier 2 and Tier 3 manufacturers. - No Unions in Commerce and less than 1% in Hunt County; "flexibility" of workforce
- Developed Industrial Park with All Infrastructure in Place
- Located near I-30, Connected by 4-Lane Divided Highway 65 miles northeast of Dallas
- Skilled Workforce Provided by Well Established Manufacturing Base, along with Technical Training by Community College and Texas A&M University-Commerce
- Highly Competitive Cost of Doing Business & Comprehensive Incentive Package
- Comprehensive Incentive Package
Even More Reasons to Locate to Commerce, Texas Existing Industries to Support the Automotive Industry
Hydro Aluminum Metal Products-Commerce can provide the basic raw material for manufacturers of aluminum automotive parts. The remelter of post-industrial scrap is a division of Norsk Hydro, the third largest company in the world in the aluminum industry. The company is also one of the 250 largest companies in the world. See Case Studies for more information about why Hydro Aluminum Metal Products chose Commerce for its second new remelter plant in North America. Infrastructure
The 150 acre FM 3218 Industrial Park has 95 acres remaining. All utilities are at the site and ready for construction of a new manufacturing facility. There are several sites available adjacent to Hydro Aluminum Metal Products-Commerce, eliminating the need for transportation of aluminum billet and return of post-industrial aluminum scrap. The savings in transportation costs are substantial. In addition, Texas Energy Management has a large volume gas line that can provide 12,000 mcf per day to the industrial park. The 36' curbed concrete street, 10" sewer line and 12" looped water line are in place. The park is dually certified by Oncor and FEC Electric. Transportation gas and a wide choice of electric energy providers make utilities competitive. Workforce & Skills
There are experienced and qualified employees in metal work, welding and machine related skills. Those in the workforce have CNC, and robotics experience, along with mechanical and electrical skills. Companies in the area include L-3 Communications (formerly Raytheon), Esquire Tool & Mfg., Turner International Piping, Legacy Housing, Nordstrom Valves, Sulgan Can, Phillips Lighting and Burney Valve. Northeast Texas has a large number of workers with experience in the plastics industries, with companies such a Covidien, formerly Tyco Healthcare (disposable medical devices), Zurn, formerly US Brass (HVAC & plumbing) and Unicorn Imports & Mfg. (specialty bags for medical and food) in Commerce. Other plastics companies in the area include Newell/Rubbermaid, Paris Industries and Winzen Film. For more information about the workforce, see the Northeast Texas Workforce Availability Survey & Analysis and the Hunt County Wage & Benefit Survey. Incentives
The City of Commerce and the Commerce EDC offer an aggressive and creative incentive package to companies interested in making Commerce their corporate home. Find out more about how industries in Commerce know "Commerce Means Business" by reading the Case Studies. We can schedule personal, confidential interviews with our local plant managers and HR managers so you can find out first hand why these companies are happy they chose Commerce. For more on incentives, click on Business Assistance. Then, contact Jennette Burnett at 903-886-1121, or complete the Contact Form to receive more information or schedule a personal visit to Commerce.
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