Tecumseh Products Co. is planning to expand operations at its facility in Verona, Miss., in order to meet increased product demand. The expansion is a multi-million dollar investment for Tecumseh, retaining 350 jobs at the facility and creating up to 150 new jobs over the next five years.
Tecumseh manufactures refrigeration and air-conditioning products, and is expanding production of the energy efficient AE2 commercial refrigeration compressor. The AE2 line is expected to be operational by October 2013. Currently, the AE2 compressor is manufactured in Brazil and France. The company also has plans to expand its condensing unit production at the Verona facility.