Kordsa expands Chattanooga manufacturing, creating 200 jobs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee officials announced on Tuesday that Kordsa, Inc. is expanding its Chattanooga manufacturing operations.

The company will invest $50 million in the expansion.

This project will create 200 new jobs to the existing facility.

“As Tennessee continues to lead the automotive industry, we proudly welcome additional investment and job creation from companies around the globe,” Governor Lee said. “I thank Kordsa, Inc. for investing $50 million in Chattanooga and creating new opportunities for Tennessee families in Hamilton County to thrive.”

The project will also increase their capacity to produce tire cord fabric.

The Chattanooga facility currently makes nylon 66 yarn. They then ship this to North Carolina, where it is converted into tire cord fabric. From there, it is sold to tire manufacturers across the U.S.

But soon, this manufacturing will be done at the Chattanooga location as well.

Kordsa creates environmentally friendly tire products. These products reduce fuel consumption and provide a better grip when wet, state officials said.

“It’s encouraging to see a company like Kordsa breathe new life into an industrial site that has played a significant role in Hamilton County’s economic history,” Mayor Weston Wamp said. “Two of my own great grandfathers moved to Hamilton County to pursue long careers at DuPont, and our hope is that Kordsa continues the legacy of quality employment on this site in Chattanooga for many years to come.”

The TNECD has supported over 20 projects since 2019. This supported the addition of over 4,000 new jobs total.