Hoover Treated Wood Products to Start Construction on New Texas Manufacturing Facility

The Fairfield Economic Development Corporation (EDC), the City of Fairfield, and Hoover Treated Wood Products (HTWP) broke ground on a new $9 million state-of-the-art wood treating facility that will open in late 2023.

HTWP will own and operate the factory, which will process fire-retardant wood products for use in new construction buildings around the region.

The product, which is utilized to build frame, roof sheathing, and walls, will largely be employed in new multifamily and commercial construction.

“We are thrilled to expand our operations into Texas to service the booming commercial and residential construction industries,” HTWP CEO Dave Gillrie stated.

“Fairfield is the ideal choice for our new facility which will feature state-of-the-art technology and bring terrific career opportunities. We truly appreciate the warm receptance we’ve received from the city and look forward to deepening our connection to this vibrant community.”

HTWP intends to employ at least 50 people in the first five years of operation as the largest maker of fire-retardant wood products in the United States. These full-time jobs greatly boost Fairfield’s quality employment prospects.

“Projects like these are exactly what our community needs to thrive,” Kenneth Hughes, Mayor of Fairfield, added.

“The opportunity to showcase state of the art facilities while also providing living-wage careers, are exactly the type of investments we look to make. I am excited to see this project come to life and the long-term benefits it will bring.”

Fairfield EDC played a critical role in enabling the company’s expansion into Texas, assisting with a land grant at the Fairfield Industrial Park South.

“Fairfield EDC is focused on helping businesses create products and services that grow beyond our local economy,” Fairfield Economic Development Corporation President David Fowler said.

“These types of new businesses are what generate revenue to build our local economy, and I can’t think of a better fit for this than Hoover. With a broad network, this plant will put products made by the Fairfield community into hands throughout the region.”

The Fairfield factory, located at 355 Cottonwood Creek Drive Fairfield, TX 75840, is Hoover’s first expansion into Texas.