Italian composites manufacturer to open first U.S. facility in Chattanooga

Microtex Composites, Inc. officials announced the company will expand its presence by locating the company’s first U.S. operations, creating 26 new jobs and investing nearly $3.8 million in Chattanooga through the project. Based in Italy, the composites manufacturer has experienced rapid growth in its European markets due to increased demand from its customers in the automotive and aerospace industries. The move to Chattanooga will establish the company’s manufacturing presence in the U.S., allowing Microtex Composites continued global growth.