Steel Supplier to bring jobs to Vicksburg Harbor

Vicksburg, Miss.(VDN) — The Vicksburg-Warren Economic Development Partnership announced today that steel industry supplier P.C. Campana have selected a site at the Port of Vicksburg to locate its first operations in the South. P.C. Campana produces alloyed cored wire, cored wire feeders and metal cutting products used in the steel manufacturing industry. The project entails the location of two manufacturing lines to the Port of Vicksburg into two existing buildings being acquired by P.C. Campana. The project represents a capital investment of $3.43 million dollars and will create 17 direct jobs.

The Vicksburg Warren Economic Development Partnership worked with the company and the Mississippi Development Authority to secure assistance for the project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program.

Governor Tate Reeves praised the move by P.C. Campana. “Mississippi is proud to welcome P.C. Campana to Vicksburg. This latest investment in the River City is another clear sign that our momentum continues strong across the state. When companies choose Mississippi, they know they’re getting a world-class workforce and communities that are ready to help them succeed — all in one of the best states in the nation for business. Industrial investments like this sustain families for generations and keep our economy competitive and moving forward.”

P.C. Campana, Inc. CEO Pat Campana Jr. commented on the competitive advantages gained by the upcoming move. “As a family-owned, American company, we have always believed that strong partnerships and local presence matter. Expanding into Vicksburg allows us to better serve steelmakers across the southern United States with faster response times, reduced freight