Linde, Inc. announces industrial gas facility near Charleston, Tennessee

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee officials announce a $70 million investment in Bradley County.

Linde, Inc. plans to build a new facility to supply industrial gases in East Tennessee.

Specifically, it will be a new air separation unit that will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen and argon for industrial use in our region.

They will build it near Charleston.

The company expects to create 18 new jobs at the facility.

Linde, Inc. is an international company founded in Germany.

Local officials say Linde is a great fit for East Tennessee.

County Mayor D. Gary Davis says “Bradley County is pleased to welcome Linde’s second operation to our community. The Air Separation Plant being constructed in the Hiwassee River Industrial Park will improve existing industry access to critical feedstocks commonly used in the food and beverage sector, healthcare, general manufacturing and chemical industries while also enhancing our ongoing efforts to attract more advanced manufacturing operations in fields such as defense, semiconductor and battery production. I, alongside the rest of our community’s leadership, greatly appreciate the company, its investment in our community and the new job opportunities for our citizens.”