CA manufacturer expanding to Algood (Cookeville: transfer, restaurants, vs)

[JMT]

Transfer Flow has a mission statement posted throughout the company. The mission is as a part of the company’s DNA as the American spirit. Company Co-owner and vice president Warren Johnson told the Upper Cumberland Business Journal that the mission is clear, “American-made products using American-made materials.”

The leading fuel tank manufacturer will open its Algood warehouse and manufacturing facility in April, according to Johnson.

“Transfer Flow started looking at a distribution warehouse about five years ago and thought Tennessee would be a good fit for us,” said Johnson. “Because we ship our products throughout the United States, a more centralized warehouse made sense. We initially started looking at properties north and south of Nashville; however, a trip to Putnam County led us to our easy decision to expand there.”

“We have a few key employees who will be relocating to Algood,” said Johnson, “which will immediately add to the local economy. We have plans to hire additional staff, and once we introduce manufacturing to the facility, we’ll be hiring even more people.”

This paragraph really caught my eye.

“We are so impressed by the friendliness of the people in the Putnam County area, including city, county and state officials,” Johnson admitted. “Although we have only ventured into Algood and Cookeville, we’re looking forward to spending time in the surrounding area and getting to know the area much more. You’ve got some fantastic locally owned restaurants and shops in your area that we have already visited.”

Read more here:
https://www.ucbjournal.com/transfer-...-s1X0D5qFt1JR4

[jguillot]

More and more companies are moving out of California for good reasons.

[JRR]

Originally Posted by jguillot

More and more companies are moving out of California for good reasons.

It looks like a big reason for this company opening here is to get product to their east coast customers quicker (one to two days vs over a week from their facility in California).

[Jumeby]

Growing numbers are fleeing California now, both business and people. I'm glad this company is focused on American made with American materials. We need more of this.