Projects & News
Updated August 21, 2024
Volusol is currently in the process of moving its headquarters from Salt Lake City to a new building located in the Peterson Industrial Depot. They anticipate employing 25 to 40 people over the next 2-3 years. These positions will span from production roles to rail operations, research engineers, and executive positions. Volusol includes a group of companies in various industries including:
- Volusol Life Science manufactures critical life science products for healthcare, veterinary, and research centers globally.
- Volusol Bulk & Contract Manufacturing, a division of Volusol, focuses on bulk chemical handling, toll manufacturing, contract manufacturing, bulk breaking, and storage, utilizing our private rail spur and industrial railroad connections.
- Specialty Alcohols is a large-scale distillery that produces high-purity ethanol spirits used in pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, industrial applications, and cosmetics.
Leitner-Poma:
Updated June 26, 2024Congratulation to Leitner-Poma. They held their grand opening on June 21, 2024. You can read all about it at utahbusiness.com.
Updated December 14, 2023
Congratulations to Leitner-Poma for breaking ground at 408 South Tooele Boulevard on October 16, 2023. Check out their website https://leitner-poma.com/ to learn more about what they do.
Updated May 12, 2023
Leitner-Poma of America, an aerial lift manufacturer, was awarded a post-performance tax reduction to expand in Tooele City as part of the REDTIF program. The new Utah campus will serve as the headquarters and manufacturing base for its subsidiary, Skytrac. The company plans to add 236 new, high-paying jobs in the next ten years.
Minova:
Updated June 26, 2024Congratulations to Minova for its groundbreaking at the Peterson Industrial Depot on May 13, 2024. We are so excited for this new facility, especially with it's connection to Tooele City mining history. Minova is a ground support and geotechnical solutions for mining, tunnelling, and surface ground engineering projects.
Check out their website https://www.minovaglobal.com/americas/ to learn more.
Burt Brothers:
Updated April 9, 2024
Congratulations to Burt Brothers for its ribbon cutting at 473 East 2400 North, Tooele on March 16, 2024. We are so excited for this new facility. Check out their website https://burtbrothers.com/ to learn more about what they do.
Ford Performance Racing School:
Updated April 9, 2024
Congratulations to Ford Performance Racing School for its ribbon cutting at 701 East 2400 North, Tooele on March 5, 2024. We are so excited for this new facility. Check out their website https://www.fordperformanceracingschool.com/ to learn more about what they do.
Salt Flats Sports + Fitness:
Updated April 9, 2024
Congratulations to Salt Flats Sports + Fitness for its ribbon cutting at 1122 West 60 South, Tooele on February 16, 2024. We are so excited for this new facility and the greater opportunity it provides residents of our community to have fund and get active. Check out their website https://www.saltflatssportsandfitness.com/ to learn more about what they do.
Ken's Gym:
Updated December 14, 2023
Congratulations to Ken's Gym for its ribbon cutting at 10 South Garnet Street Building 669, Suite 14, Tooele on December 1, 2023. We are so excited for this new facility and all of the fun opportunities it will provide for the residents in our community. Check out their website https://www.tooelegymnastics.com/ to learn more about what they do.
Harris Community Village:
Updated December 14, 2023
Congratulations to Harris Community Village for its ribbon cutting at 251 North First Street, Tooele on November 20, 2023. Check out their website https://tooelecrc.org/ to learn more about what they do.
Walmart:
Updated December 14, 2023
Congratulations to Walmart for their grand reopening at 99 West 1280 North, Tooele on November 3, 2023. This business has been dedicated to serving our community for years, and we look forward to working with them for many more years to come. Check out their website https://www.walmart.com/store/1440-tooele-ut to learn more about what they do.
Central States:
Updated December 14, 2023Congratulations to Central States Manufacturing who broke ground at the Peterson Industrial Depot on November 2, 2023. Check out their website https://www.centralstatesmfg.com/ to learn more about what they do.
Updated June 8, 2023
Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is a producer of industry-leading metal building components for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects, was awarded a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Tooele City. As part of the agreement, the company will add over 90 new, high-paying jobs and invest over $25 million in rural Utah during the next five years.
https://business.utah.gov/tax-credits/central-states-manufacturing-brings-jobs-to-tooele-city/?fbclid=IwAR0G5NwHRoXPmibImZK9_pVL-j8CsAUJUi3MjHvlR7SMd_rAekdq_tblKtA
Trade & Industry Development:
In January 2023, Tooele City Economic Development was featured on the Trade & Industry Development website. Check out the following links:
Economic Development Strategic Plan:
The Economic Development Strategic plan represents Tooele City’s efforts to expand and grow economic opportunity for residents. It can help guide job creation, revitalization, and other efforts to expand opportunities for the next 5 years. The guiding principles of the plan were developed by engaging stakeholders. They are to diversify the economic base and job availability, collaborate well with local and regional partners, and enhance quality of life in Tooele City.
England Acres Trail Grant:
Tooele City was notified on Tuesday May 4th, 2021 of a successful grant application to aid in the installation of a paved trail at England Acres Park. This grant will provide Tooele City with an additional $150,000 towards the project and enable construction to start in the fall of 2021. The trail will run alongside the creek-bed from the intersection of Smelter Rd and Droubay Rd. It will be approximately 1 mile long and end at the northern portion of England Acres Park (1000 North).
Plastic Ingenuity:
Plastic Ingenuity, a plastics manufacturer from the Midwest, recently announced it’s expansion to Tooele City. They have purchased an existing building at the Industrial Depot and plan to begin operations in 2021. They make plastic containers for food and medical devices and will create approximately 170 jobs over the next 15 years. On April 15th the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced that Plastics Ingenuity will receive a post-performance tax credit as they produce high wage jobs.
Carvana:
Carvana, a prominent used car vendor, has purchased land at the Industrial Depot for a westward expansion of their services. You may have seen their giant car vending machines in other cities. The Tooele City location will host thousands of cars as they are repaired and prepared for re-sale. Carvana will create hundreds of jobs for Tooele residents. On February 11th, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced a post-performance tax credit to Carvana as they produce high wage jobs.
Updated June 8, 2023
Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is a producer of industry-leading metal building components for residential, commercial, and agricultural projects, was awarded a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Tooele City. As part of the agreement, the company will add over 90 new, high-paying jobs and invest over $25 million in rural Utah during the next five years.
https://business.utah.gov/tax-credits/central-states-manufacturing-brings-jobs-to-tooele-city/?fbclid=IwAR0G5NwHRoXPmibImZK9_pVL-j8CsAUJUi3MjHvlR7SMd_rAekdq_tblKtA
Trade & Industry Development:
In January 2023, Tooele City Economic Development was featured on the Trade & Industry Development website. Check out the following links:
Economic Development Strategic Plan:
The Economic Development Strategic plan represents Tooele City’s efforts to expand and grow economic opportunity for residents. It can help guide job creation, revitalization, and other efforts to expand opportunities for the next 5 years. The guiding principles of the plan were developed by engaging stakeholders. They are to diversify the economic base and job availability, collaborate well with local and regional partners, and enhance quality of life in Tooele City.
England Acres Trail Grant:
Tooele City was notified on Tuesday May 4th, 2021 of a successful grant application to aid in the installation of a paved trail at England Acres Park. This grant will provide Tooele City with an additional $150,000 towards the project and enable construction to start in the fall of 2021. The trail will run alongside the creek-bed from the intersection of Smelter Rd and Droubay Rd. It will be approximately 1 mile long and end at the northern portion of England Acres Park (1000 North).
Plastic Ingenuity:
Plastic Ingenuity, a plastics manufacturer from the Midwest, recently announced it’s expansion to Tooele City. They have purchased an existing building at the Industrial Depot and plan to begin operations in 2021. They make plastic containers for food and medical devices and will create approximately 170 jobs over the next 15 years. On April 15th the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced that Plastics Ingenuity will receive a post-performance tax credit as they produce high wage jobs.Carvana:
Carvana, a prominent used car vendor, has purchased land at the Industrial Depot for a westward expansion of their services. You may have seen their giant car vending machines in other cities. The Tooele City location will host thousands of cars as they are repaired and prepared for re-sale. Carvana will create hundreds of jobs for Tooele residents. On February 11th, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced a post-performance tax credit to Carvana as they produce high wage jobs.