Ground has officially been broken on the site that will host one of the world’s largest equipment manufacturer’s operations.
Officials gathered on Thursday to set the spiral in motion for Switzerland-based Liebherr to construct its distribution and manufacturing plant in northeast Mississippi. The company announced its plans to open up shop in the Magnolia State back in July.
The project marks a corporate investment of $176 million and will create at least 180 jobs by 2026, though the company could potentially invest up to $238.4 million and create up to 342 jobs to support its new functions.
More great economic news for our state!
Today, we broke ground on Liebherr’s new facility in Tupelo.
This $176 million private sector investment will create at least 180 new jobs.
They could’ve located anywhere — but chose Mississippi! pic.twitter.com/eKzdiy6yFw
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) December 5, 2024
Liebherr selected the Hive Business Park in Tupelo to facilitate its production in Mississippi. The company will develop a new campus on a 118-acre site enabling the construction of more than one million square feet of building space.
Phase one of the project will encompass the building of a state-of-the-art logistics center to serve the distribution and logistics operations for Liebherr’s after-sales services. The company is anticipated to begin the hiring process for the Mississippi center in late 2026.
Following the initial phase, the company will invest in additional work to support its other product segments.
