Lee County Plant Expands

Shannon, Miss. (June 19, 2015) – Officials from Wey Valve, Inc., manufacturer of knife gate valves, announced today the expansion and relocation of its operations to Tupelo Lee Industrial Park South with the construction of a 40,000 square-foot manufacturing facility.

“We are excited about the future of our company in Lee County. With the construction of our new production space, Wey Valve is positioned for many more years of success in northeast Mississippi,” said Wey Valve, Inc. President and CEO Samuel Sidler.

This expansion, which will include a larger manufacturing facility and new office space, will support any future growth opportunities for the company. Wey Valve’s existing 23,000 square-foot facility located on Highway 6 was built in 1998 and expanded in 2012.

“Since 1987, Wey Valve has been an invaluable partner in the industrial employment and economic growth of our area. We are excited for Wey Valve to begin yet another chapter in their Lee County story,” said CDF Chairman Lisa Hawkins.

“Lee County works hard to build a positive business climate, and it is always good to see existing companies grow,” said Lee County Board of Supervisors President Tommie Lee Ivy. “We wish Wey Valve many more years of success in our community.”