Spartan Composites locating manufacturing operations in Saltillo

Spartan Composites locating manufacturing operations in Saltillo

-Composite materials manufacturer creating 45 jobs
-Expansion represents corporate investment of $49 million 

Jackson, Miss. (Feb. 10, 2026) – Spartan Composites, advanced composite access mat manufacturer, is locating operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of $49 million and will create 45 jobs.

Spartan Composites specializes in advanced composite matting used in the infrastructure, oil and gas, defense and utility sectors. The company’s Lee County location will support its growing customer base, diversify production capacity and strengthen supply chain resiliency, while establishing the company in the Southeast to broaden its market reach across North America and internationally.

The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance for road improvements. MDA also is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Lee County and the Tennessee Valley Authority also are assisting with the project.

Spartan Composites expects to begin operations September 2027 and plans to fill the new jobs by December 2027.

Learn more about Spartan Composites at spartancomposites.com.

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“Spartan Composites’ $49 million investment is another great advanced manufacturing win for our state. And it’s just the latest example of Mississippi attracting the jobs of the next 50 years. Mississippi has unprecedented momentum and we continue to strengthen our state’s manufacturing base. The products we manufacture here have a global reach. It’s incredible to see the special things happening in Mississippi.” - Gov. Tate Reeves

“Mississippi competes for advanced manufacturing projects every day, and we’re winning because we execute. Our focus on readiness, responsiveness and results continues to pay off in communities across the state—this time with a $49 million investment and 45 new jobs coming to Lee County via Spartan Composites. This project is a result of Mississippi’s economic development team sitting on ‘go’ so manufacturers can scale production and succeed in today’s market.”  –  Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork

“We are pleased to expand our manufacturing operations to the Saltillo, Mississippi, area. This development represents our future worldwide manufacturing center and will help establish Spartan Composites as the leading composite mat manufacturer. We are grateful to the state of Mississippi, Lee County and the city of Saltillo for their support and look forward to a prosperous future together.” – Spartan Composites President Jeff Juergens

“We are excited and grateful that Spartan Composites has selected Lee County to expand its United States footprint. This investment and job creation will further diversify our advanced manufacturing base and strengthen our local economy.” – Lee County Board of Supervisors President Barry Parker

“Saltillo is proud to be a new home for Spartan Composites and the expansion that will bring 45 new career opportunities to our community.” – Mayor Copey Grantham, City of Saltillo

“We are excited to welcome Spartan Composites to Lee County. Working in partnership with Tombigbee Electric Power Association, the Community Development Foundation and Mississippi Development Authority furthers our shared commitment to fostering economic growth in the region. Spartan Composites’ establishment here represents investment and the creation of job opportunities for the community. TVA is proud to support companies that contribute to the prosperity and vibrancy of our region and look forward to Spartan’s future business success.” – Heidi Smith, Vice President of Economic Development, TVA