Eurotranciatura USA officials announced Tuesday, July 26, 2016 that the manufacturer is investing $12.6 million to expand its operations in Paris, TN over the next five years.

Eurotranciatura, a subsidiary of the world’s largest steel lamination company for electrical rotating machines, will create more than 170 new jobs as part of the expansion.

Eurotranciatura’s investment includes upgrades and new equipment for its existing manufacturing plant in Henry County. Eurotranciatura will also build a roughly 30,000 square foot distribution warehouse near its current plant to accommodate growth and reduce transportation costs.