Stanley Black & Decker is investing $4M to expand its Mission plant and add 88 new jobs

Stanley Black & Decker will invest more than $4 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Mission, adding a new assembly line, increasing production capacity, and creating 88 full-time jobs, according to the Mission Economic Development Corporation.

The company, one of Mission’s largest private employers, will also retain 150 jobs at its Mission Expressway Business Park plant.

“This project demonstrates the strength and competitiveness of Mission’s and the Rio Grande Valley’s emerging manufacturing sector,” Teclo J. Garcia, chief executive officer of the Mission EDC, said. “This investment supports job creation, increased production capacity and long-term economic activity in the region that ultimately provide good paying jobs for families.”

The expansion includes plastic injection molding operations, equipment upgrades, and workforce training aimed at supporting continued growth. 

Construction is scheduled to begin in October.

Expansion follows site competition

The Connecticut-based company evaluated multiple locations before selecting Mission for the expansion, Mission EDC officials said in a news release last week.

“This is a true business retention and expansion project,” Stephanie Mendiola, Mission EDC’s business development director, said. “Stanley Black & Decker’s decision to expand in Mission reflects the value of the workforce, location and the partnership that supports their continued growth.”

The expansion is expected to generate an estimated $24 million in direct and indirect economic impact, according to a study conducted by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Part of a global supply chain

Products manufactured at the Mission facility, which opened in October 2017, are distributed to international markets, including Europe, making it part of the company’s broader global supply chain.

Black and Decker currently operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities across the U.S.  and employs approximately 60,000 workers. It also has a heavy presence in Tamaulipas. 

Its portfolio includes brands such as Stanley, DeWalt, Craftsman, Irwin, and Cub Cadet, with products sold in 180 countries.

Local officials say the expansion aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen the region’s manufacturing base through business retention and workforce development strategies.