Troax Group officials have announced plans to establish its first Aspen Guard manufacturing facility in Tennessee, relocating operations from the Greater Chicago area to Portland.
As part of the project, Troax Group will create an estimated 120 new jobs and invest nearly $23 million to support wire mesh panel production operations for its Troax and Folding Guard brands.
Troax Group Americas President Jose Nunez said, “Troax Group is pleased to announce a major investment in Tennessee, marking a significant step in expanding our North American manufacturing operations. Our new Aspen Guard facility in Portland, serving both Folding Guard and Troax brands, will enable us to better provide our customers with top-tier mesh panel solutions for safe storage, machine guarding and warehouse partitioning. This investment underscores our commitment to the region, promising new jobs and a vibrant hub for ideas, talent and innovation.”
Founded in 1955 in Sweden, Troax Group is a global leader in protective mesh panel solutions and machine guarding that safeguard people, property, and processes.
Since 2020, TNECD has supported six economic development projects in Robertson County, resulting in nearly 1,500 job commitments and approximately $443 million in capital investment.