FRANKFORT – On Thursday, Phillips Tank & Structure, a nationwide tank construction contractor, announced plans to build a $2.76 million fabrication shop that will create 20 new full-time jobs in the Columbia area.
PTS is acquiring 6 acres owned by the Adair County Economic Development on Development Drive in Columbia, a property previously approved for $460,000 in state support in the first round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative. Construction is expected to begin in March 2024 and be completed by December 2024.
PTS Vice President Jeff Sassic says they are excited to join the Adair County community and look forward to contributing to the growth and development of the local economy.
Adair County Judge/Executive Larry Russell Bryant says he is pleased that Phillips Tank & Structure has selected Adair County as the home for their regional hub and will help continue the momentum of economic growth in Green River Commerce Park. PTS will not only be a great addition to the Commerce Park; but they will also provide an excellent workforce pathway to the students who participate specifically in the welding program at Adair County High School.
Columbia Mayor Pamela Hoots stated that PTS’s $2.76 million investment and creation of 20 well-paying jobs furthers the momentum of recent announcements in Green River Commerce Park.
Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority Chairman Larry Walker thanked the partners that made the project possible, saying that Columbia is excited to welcome Phillips Tank & Structure to the community.
