Aug. 2, 2013: Tecumseh Products Expanding Operations in Verona, Miss.
Company Is Increasing Production of Commercial Refrigeration Compressor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Tecumseh Products Co. officials announced that the company is expanding operations at its facility in Verona, Miss., to meet increased demand for its products. The expansion represents a multi-million dollar investment for Tecumseh, retaining 350 jobs at the facility and creating up to 150 new jobs over the next five years.
Tecumseh manufactures refrigeration and air conditioning products and is expanding production of its energy-efficient AE2 commercial refrigeration compressor to better serve the North American market. The AE2 line is expected to be operational by October 2013. Currently, the AE2 compressor is manufactured in Brazil and France. The company also has plans to expand its condensing unit production at the Verona facility.