KWTX reported that a building manufacturer is expanding into the Central Texas area, and is bringing 250 new jobs into the area with it.

The modular building manufacturer coming into the area is Z Modular, which is a division of Zekelman Industries. Zekelman Industries manufactures steel-framed buidling modules.

The company made a purchase of a 230,000-square-foot building in the Killeen area. The building is located at 710 Swanner Loop, in the Killeen Industrial Park.

The General Manager of Z Modular, Douglas Henriquez said, “We’re excited to be openly welcomed into this community and  will rely on the local, highly skilled workers to run our innovative approach to traditional building methods.”

Zekelman Industries says it is planning to hire around 250 skilled workers in the Central Texas area within three years.

 

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