Fabrication contractor Universal Services is expanding its operations in Greene County with a $4.25 million investment.
The Mississippi Development Authority announced Tuesday that the company plans to create 25 new jobs to build upon its existing production in Leakesville.
Universal Services provides mechanical, electrical, structural steel, and sheet metal fabrication services for the commercial, industrial, health care, and marine sectors. The company is constructing a 16,000-square-foot facility at its existing location to increase its manufacturing capabilities.
Officials said the project includes adding structural steel laser fabrication equipment, including a 20,000-watt tube laser and a 30,000-watt plate laser. Universal Services is also adding an industrial coil line and spiral duct machine to expand its sheet metal and HVAC ductwork fabrication capabilities.
“In more than 20 years of business, Universal Services has earned a reputation for delivering quality work to customers across the country, including some of the biggest names in aerospace and defense,” Gov. Tate Reeves said.
“Now, this Mississippi-grown company is investing in new capabilities and creating more opportunities for the people of Greene County. This is the kind of growth we like to see in every corner of our state, and I’m proud Mississippi is where Universal Services is making it happen.”
As is the case with most major economic development projects in the state, the Mississippi Development Authority is financially assisting with this project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program. Greene County is also chipping in.
“Universal Services’ expansion is a clear example of how established Mississippi companies are investing in advanced technology to increase capacity and pursue new business opportunities,” MDA Executive Director PJ Waldrop said.
“MDA is committed to ensuring companies already operating in our state have the resources they need to remain competitive and continue creating jobs for Mississippians.”
Founded in 2004, Universal Services is a female-owned, HUBZone- and ASME-certified contractor based in Mississippi. The company has completed more than 8,500 projects for clients including NASA and the U.S. Air Force.
The company expects to complete its latest project by mid-2028 and plans to fill the new jobs within three years.