Fort Worth is set to welcome a major economic boost: Carrier, the global climate and energy solutions company, has announced plans to build a $600 million manufacturing facility in the city — and with it, 1,500 new jobs for North Texas workers.

The announcement, reported by CBS News and the Dallas Express, marks one of the most significant industrial investments Fort Worth has seen in recent memory. The new plant is expected to strengthen the region’s manufacturing base and provide hundreds of well-paying positions for local residents across a range of roles.

Fort Worth has long been one of Texas’s fastest-growing cities, and news of Carrier’s commitment underscores the area’s appeal to major employers. The facility adds to a growing roster of large-scale investments that are reshaping Tarrant County’s economic landscape and creating opportunities for job seekers throughout the region.

For Fort Worth residents, the ripple effects of 1,500 new jobs extend well beyond the plant floor. Local businesses, restaurants, and service providers stand to benefit as new workers settle into the community, and the investment signals continued confidence in Fort Worth as a destination for industry and innovation.

Details on a construction timeline and the specific location of the facility were not immediately available, but the scale of the project — both in dollars and in planned employment — makes it a landmark moment for the city. Community leaders and residents alike will be watching with excitement as plans move forward and Fort Worth’s economic future continues to take shape.

Sources: CBS News, Dallas Express