Washington’s new steel plant nears completion, set to open early summer
12 Mar 2025
A new $13 million industrial coating plant is set to open in Washington, a town of just over 1,100 residents. Local officials and business owners anticipate a major economic boost as Southland Industrial Coatings brings jobs and investment to the area.
The 109-acre facility, currently under construction, will specialize in metalizing, sandblasting, painting, and fireproofing steel poles for the utility and renewable energy industries. Once completed, it will feature nine new office spaces, an 80,000-square-foot main shop, and two additional blast buildings. The plant is expected to officially open on June 1, 2025.
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