Carrier Corp. revealed Thursday that it will build a $600 million advanced manufacturing and engineering center in Fort Worth, a project expected to create 1,500 high‑quality jobs and bolster the city’s reputation as a manufacturing hub.
According to the Fort Worth Report, the Fort Worth City Council approved a seven‑year tax abatement worth $10.9 million on Sept. 15 and nominated Carrier for a Texas Enterprise Zone grant estimated at $2.5 million. The city projects the new plant will generate $5.8 million in net new taxes over the seven‑year period after incentives and inflation.
The facility, called Project Jay, will be located at the AllianceWestport 12 site, 1501 Distribution Drive, within the AllianceTexas development. An application filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations on Oct. 14 confirms a $500 million construction budget and a planned start date of Dec. 1. Gray AES is listed as the project architect, and the plant is slated to begin operations in 2027.
Mayor Mattie Parker praised the investment, saying, “I’m proud that Fort Worth continues to be one of the top cities in the nation for advanced manufacturing, and this investment by Carrier is just the latest example of the momentum we’re building.” Ross Perot Jr., chairman of Hillwood and The Perot Companies, added that Carrier’s decision underscores the region’s “strength of the workforce, infrastructure and supply chain connectivity.” Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership, called the project “a powerful statement about what’s possible in our city.”
The more than 1‑million‑square‑foot plant will focus on advanced manufacturing, engineering, heat‑pump components, battery assemblies, and liquid‑cooling technology for data centers. Carrier plans to partner with local schools and colleges to develop the skilled workforce needed for the new jobs, and the facility is expected to pursue LEED certification for health and energy efficiency.
What’s next: Construction is set to begin on Dec. 1, with the plant scheduled to become operational in 2027. Community leaders will monitor the project’s progress and the rollout of workforce‑training programs as the site moves toward completion.
Sources: fortworthreport.org
