Tate officially opens its manufacturing facility in Pocahontas
Tate Americas President Conor Maloney and NEA Intermodal Authority Executive Director Graycen Bigger.
Maryland-based Tate Inc. officially opened its Pocahontas facility Tuesday (Dec. 9) and announced it was expanding its operations. The company had initially promised to create 148 jobs during its first five years, but they’ve already met that number.
Tate Americas President Conor Moloney said during a ribbon cutting ceremony inside the 420,000-square-foot facility that the job number will rise because of a new product line.
“We’ve already exceeded that (148) number,” he said. “We will have up to 200 jobs in 2026.”
The company announced the addition of a new product line and a $4 million investment to support continued growth in the data center sector. Tate makes infrastructure pieces for data centers.
“Today marks an important milestone not only for Tate, but for the future of data center infrastructure,” said Daniel Kennedy, global president of cloud solutions and innovation at Tate. “Our expansion here in Pocahontas represents a long-term investment in American manufacturing, innovation, and the people who make both possible. With this new facility, we’re strengthening our ability to deliver the next generation of data center solutions while creating meaningful opportunities for the community. The talent, partnership and commitment we’ve experienced in Pocahontas have been exceptional, and we’re proud to grow alongside this region.”
A global leader in next-generation products for data centers, Tate offers custom manufacturing capabilities and product lines for floor-to-ceiling solutions for the data center sector. In Pocahontas, the new manufacturing facility will focus on fabricating steel frames for data centers.
“We are thrilled to celebrate the opening of Tate in Northeast Arkansas,” said Graycen Bigger, executive director of the Northeast Arkansas Regional Intermodal Authority. “Today’s ribbon cutting, coupled with Tate’s expansion announcement, is a tremendous win for Pocahontas and our entire region. These advanced manufacturing careers will strengthen local families, expand our skilled workforce, and position Northeast Arkansas for continued growth in today’s data-driven economy. We are proud to partner with Tate, the city of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College (BRTC), Clay County Electric Cooperative, and AEDC (Arkansas Economic Development Commission) to support this investment and 200 new jobs in our communities.”
Bigger noted that $30 million has been invested in this project.
“The shared expertise, training, internships, and spaces that define the workforce partnership between Tate and BRTC are setting a new standard for all of our future partners,” said Dr. Martin Eggensperger, BRTC president. “Tate’s continued growth in Pocahontas demonstrates what is possible when industry and higher education work hand in hand.”