Prysmian Jackson Plant to Double Capacity With $100M
The expansion will create 100 new jobs in Jackson, forcing local operators to prepare for shifts in the regional labor market.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Prysmian Jackson has secured a $100 million investment to expand its manufacturing operations in Tennessee. The project aims to double production capacity and create 100 new jobs within the Jackson-Madison County Industrial Park.
Why it matters
This significant capital infusion allows the plant to upscale its cable production capabilities through a larger footprint and modernized operational flow. It follows a prior $30 million investment in 2022 and signals sustained industrial growth in the local manufacturing sector.
The $100 million expansion marks a substantial increase over the $30 million investment the facility received in 2022. The project, which involves 100 new jobs, is situated on the existing 44-acre plant site in the Jackson-Madison County Industrial Park.
The players
Prysmian
A global manufacturer of energy and telecommunications cable systems that operates through a network of regional production facilities.
The details
The expansion project involves extending the building footprint to the property line of the 44-acre site. Operators will reconfigure the internal operational flow to maximize cable production efficiency. This effort builds upon the plant's long-standing presence, which dates back to its 1991 start as a General Cable facility before its 2018 acquisition by Prysmian.
Timeline
1991: The facility began operations as a General Cable plant.
2018: Prysmian completed its acquisition of General Cable.
2022: The plant secured an initial $30 million investment for fiber optics.
October 2026: The $100 million expansion investment is announced.
Second half of 2028: The facility expects to complete the full expansion project.
Market Landscape
This development follows the precedent of the 2018 acquisition of General Cable by Prysmian. It serves as an example of ongoing capital reinvestment in established industrial sites to meet evolving market demand for cable production.
Local operators should track the labor market shift as 100 new positions enter the Jackson-Madison County Industrial Park. The project's completion in 2028 also provides a benchmark for regional industrial capacity growth in the cable manufacturing sector.
The takeaway
Large-scale plant expansions serve as a bellwether for regional labor demand and infrastructure needs for local businesses. Owners should monitor the 2028 completion timeline to gauge the projected impact on regional logistics and industrial supply availability.
What happens next
The facility is slated to finalize its expansion project by the second half of 2028.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts, visit our Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WBBJ TV.
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