Fairfield, TX (November 18th, 2020) – Blacklidge, a leader in advanced eco-friendly asphalt materials, announced its plans to increase its presence in Texas today at the groundbreaking for its new 10-acre plant in Fairfield, Texas. The facility is expected to be fully operational by mid-2021 and is Blacklidge’s second expansion into the Texas market. The new facility, which will be part of the Fairfield Industrial Park, will have the capacity to produce millions of gallons of their industry-leading flagship products—UltraTack® and UltraFuse® plus other advanced asphalt materials.
“On behalf of Fairfield Economic Development, it’s been an honor and a privilege working with you all. We are very humbled and appreciative of the opportunity we have to help Blacklidge expand and grow here in Texas,” said David Fowler, President of Fairfield Economic Development Corporation. “We are looking forward to a great partnership and relationship. It’s not a one and done for us, when you come here, we are partners for life. We appreciate your investment and the opportunity for Fairfield to serve you.”
Mayor Kenneth Hughes also thanked Blacklidge in his statement saying, “I just want to thank y’all for choosing our city. Like David said, and he basically said it all, we are truly blessed to have you here and we are looking forward to a long partnership with you.”
The new facility exemplifies Blacklidge’s commitment to Texas and supporting regions. This expansion enables Blacklidge to serve current and prospective customers better, positioning the company for anticipated growth in this market as well as others.
“We are not just a typical asphalt materials company; we are a company fueled by innovation. That’s why we came to Texas, they are open to innovation,” Blacklidge’s CEO, Brit Blacklidge, said as he addressed the group. “Not just innovation from a competitive price standpoint, but innovation from an environmental and a high performing products standpoint. At Blacklidge, we produce asphalt materials that help roads last longer and are good for the environment.”
About Blacklidge
Blacklidge is a leading innovator, producer, and distributor of eco-friendly asphalt materials. Based in Gulfport, Mississippi, Blacklidge’s U.S. footprint includes nine operating facilities, a fleet of tankers and a state-of-the-art testing and development lab. Family-owned and operated since its inception in 1990, Blacklidge prides itself on its legacy of building safer, longer-lasting roads and delivers performance and reliability that advances the construction and maintenance of asphalt pavements. With Blacklidge, it’s always the better road.
About Fairfield EDC
Fairfield EDC is a non-profit, economic development corporation whose mission is to promote, assist, and enhance economic development opportunities in Fairfield, Texas. FEDC’s primary focus is on employers that sell a majority of their products and services to markets outside our regional economy. FEDC works with local companies to assist and encourage expansion in the City of Fairfield in various ways, including but not limited to incentives for Job Retention, Job Creation, Workforce and Technical Training and Capital Infrastructure Improvements.
About Site Location Partnership
Site Location Partnership is a multi-disciplined advisory firm that enables the growth of businesses, communities, and economies through its two primary consulting areas – corporate site selection and economic development. SLP’s Corporate Location Practice helps companies from industrial and commercial sectors select the optimal location for expansion, relocation, or consolidation of business facilities. SLP’s Economic Development Practice assists various organizations in implementing business attraction strategies for new corporate investment, job creation and economic growth.