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Enersteel continues to expand

Published 12:14am Friday, July 20, 2012

NATCHEZ — Approximately a year after taking over operations at the former Dynasteel facility, Enersteel has added approximately 100 employees and is looking to hire more.

“Things have been going extremely well,” Enersteel General Manager Mack Van Eaton said. “We are continuing to grow the number of employees we have got hired, the forecast for the future business looks good. and we have landed a few new contracts that are going to be beneficial for continued, long-term growth.”

The company has picked up contracts in the energy and chemical industries, and has been building carbon steel and high alloy vessels, Van Eaton said.

The facility also continues to produce the same ductwork that Dynasteel produced.

Most of those constructions are long-term projects.

“Very few things are day-to-day type items for us, but there are things that turn over in a month, but other components take nine months to a year to fabricate and get out the door,” Van Eaton said.

Because the company has a significant log of work ahead for it, Enersteel is looking to expand its 125-strong workforce.

Van Eaton said the company was looking mainly for certified welders and structural plate fitters, but will also need quality control personnel to support production.

Applicants interested in working for Enersteel would need to apply at the WIN Job center at 107 John Pitchford Parkway, and applications are currently being accepted, he said.

In addition to hiring locally, Van Eaton said the company has relocated some personnel in key positions to the area.

“We are committed to the Natchez community and we are very excited for the future,” he said.

Natchez Inc. Executive Director Chandler Russ said what Enersteel has been able to accomplish in the last year has been phenomenal.

“The progress they have made over the last year is tremendous,” Russ said.

“The volume of work that they have secured with that facility and what they accomplished so far and well into the future is tremendous. They have been a huge asset and a great working relationship.

“We are proud they are continuing to grow, continuing to expand and we are looking forward to many more successful years from them in the future.”

When Enersteel took over the Dynasteel facility, the company retained 25 Dynasteel employees.

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  • Anonymous

    thank god they came my husband has been there for six months he love’s working there god bless this company……….and thank you one and all

  • http://www.natchezdemocrat.com khakirat

    I have been seeing these $400 ads Natchez Inc. in the ND saying created over 800 jobs. I don’t think these jobs have been filled or the plants being built going on a couple of years-whats going on here??!!

  • Anonymous

    You spend so much time on this site and are keyed into so may things perhaps you should get a job as an investigative reporter at the ND???

  • Anonymous

    It doesn’t take much to see thru the smoke and mirrors anymore in this town.  I too would like to see a breakdown of these numbers Natchez Inc is coming up with.  The talk sounds all too familiar.

  • http://www.natchezdemocrat.com khakirat

    Sound like you don’t know what going on either??!! ND should be the investigators to work up a story of facts!! No, I don’t care for that job !!

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