CANTEX to Invest $120M in Nashville Facility, Creating 110 Jobs and Reviving Former Husqvarna Site

CANTEX, Inc. is bringing new life to the former Husqvarna building in Nashville, with a $120 million expansion that will establish the company’s first manufacturing site in the state and create 110 jobs for the region.

Company CEO Dave Merker said Nashville checked all the boxes for the PVC electrical product manufacturer. The 351,000-square-foot facility offered modern infrastructure, a reliable local workforce, and long-term stability.

Merker added that state and local leaders, including Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Nashville Mayor Larry Dunaway, played a key role in the company’s decision.

Job Opportunities for Southwest Arkansas
The new facility will primarily manufacture PVC electrical components. In addition to production roles, CANTEX plans to hire for maintenance, quality assurance, logistics, and leadership positions.

The company expects to draw workers from across a 70-mile radius, tapping into a labor pool similar to Husqvarna’s former operations.

Community Commitment
Beyond jobs, Merker emphasized that CANTEX intends to become an active corporate citizen in Southwest Arkansas.

CANTEX’s commitment to manufacturing in the United States was also a major theme of the interview.

Founded in the 1950s as a clay pipe company, CANTEX transitioned into plastics with PVC pipe and fittings and has since grown into a national leader in electrical products. Today, the company operates plants in Arizona, Texas, Florida, and Ohio, with Nashville marking its newest expansion.

Merker said the company is experiencing significant growth as demand increases for underground power lines, data centers, and other electrical infrastructure.

Operations are expected to begin in Nashville in the fourth quarter of 2025. CANTEX is currently hiring for a variety of manufacturing and distribution positions. Interested applicants can learn more at www.cantexinc.com/careers.