(Photo from Universal Services website)
- The $4.25 million project includes the construction of a 16,000-square-foot facility and the addition of structural steel laser fabrication equipment.
Universal Services, a Leakesville-based fabrication contractor, is expanding its operations at its Greene County location.
The expansion marks an expected investment of $4.25 million and will create 25 jobs.
The project includes the construction of a 16,000-square-foot facility and the addition of structural steel laser fabrication equipment, including a 20,000-watt tube laser and a 30,000-watt plate laser. The company will also add an industrial coil line and spiral duct machine to expand its sheet metal and HVAC ductwork fabrication capabilities.
“In more than 20 years of business, Universal Services has earned a reputation for delivering quality work to customers across the country, including some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense,” Governor Tate Reeves (R) said. “Now, this Mississippi-grown company is investing in new capabilities and creating more opportunities for the people of Greene County. This is the kind of growth we like to see in every corner of our state, and I’m proud Mississippi is where Universal Services is making it happen.”
Universal Services owner Ryan Dobbins said the expansion is about preparing for the future and creating opportunities for the next generation of skilled workers.
“We started Universal Services in Leakesville more than 22 years ago, and we’re proud of how far we’ve come. We’re grateful for the support we’ve received from Greene County and the Mississippi Development Authority as we take this next step in our company’s growth,” Dobbins said.
The project is expected to be completed by mid-2028, with all 25 jobs filled within three years.
The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Greene County also is assisting with the project.
“Universal Services’ expansion is a clear example of how established Mississippi companies are investing in advanced technology to increase capacity and pursue new business opportunities. MDA is committed to ensuring companies already operating in our state have the resources they need to remain competitive and continue creating jobs for Mississippians,” Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director PJ Waldrop said.
