Spanish manufacturer says Jacksonville one of three potential sites for first North American factory (Courtesy of the Jacksonville Business Journal) — A manufacturer and distributor of natural stone and architectural surfaces is looking at Jacksonville as a potential site for its first North American manufacturing facility, saying it is one of three U.S. cities being considered for the $270 million project.
Cosentino Group is looking at cities in Georgia and Texas as well as Jacksonville, the company said in an email to the Business Journal. The decision, it said, would be based on the ability to acquire land and what incentives are provided by the city.
The factory would manufacturer Cosentino’s Silestone HybriQ products — countertop surfaces that are made out of natural and recycled materials.
The plant would open in 2026 and create hundreds of jobs, the company said, including engineers, operation managers and project workers.
Cosentino declined to provide more details about the other cities in the running or say when a decision would be reached.
Based in Spain, the company has been active in North America for 25 years, with 48 distribution centers that serve as showcases and warehouses. Most recently, the company remodeled its operation in Anaheim and opened centers in Ottawa and Toronto.
“North America has been a critical part of Cosentino Group’s success and is a strategic hub for architecture, innovation and sustainability,” CEO of Cosentino North America Eduardo Cosentino said in a statement. “As a leading global manufacturer, opening our first-ever facility in North America is part of our long-term vision to strengthen our manufacturing capacity while ensuring our products are delivered on time.”
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