The company said the investment will be split between its Atlas Tube facility along Cleage Drive and a new Wheatland Tube plant in Birmingham. Of the total investment, nearly US$2.3 million will be put toward an expansion of capabilities and capacity at the Atlas Tube facility. Meanwhile, US$3.9 million will be put toward torque tube finishing equipment at the Wheatland Tube facility. 

The overall investment is intended to meet new demand from the solar industry, the company said. 

“We’re excited to continue our growth with the community of Birmingham and the surrounding areas,” said Zekelman Industries executive vice president and chief operating officer Tom Muth. 

“We continue to meet with dynamic people as we build this team, and our local partners are helping us transform a warehouse into a steel tube production and fabrication facility. Together, we have built a factory where teammates can expand and grow their careers while supporting their