Universal Alloy Corporation Purchases Land For Expansion

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Expansion, success and growth; all words that encompass Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC).

2015 has been a banner year for the Canton-based company, having been named Boeing’s Supplier of the Year and having secured a 10-year contract with the American multinational corporation.

Coming on the heels of those two developments, the company has announced the purchase of 44-acres of land for a future expansion project, the Cherokee Office of Economic Development said in a press release.

The search for the perfect piece of property began in 2014. COED identified eight potential sites around the county to present as prospects to the company.

“In particular Misti Martin and Heath Tippens from the Cherokee Office of Economic Development worked diligently to locate the right strategic property to ensure the best fit for our growth and future success,” said Universal Alloy Corporation CEO Chip Poth.

In the end, UAC chose a site in Ball Ground to expand into due to the rail spur access needed as they intend to supply the Boeing Company finished parts for wing assemblies in Puget Sound, Washington.

• RELATED: Canton Business Named Boeing Supplier of the Year

“Universal Alloy Corporation has an outstanding reputation, both locally and internationally,” said Ball Ground Mayor Rick Roberts, who is also a member of the Cherokee County Development Authority. “We are flattered that they have chosen the city of Ball Ground as the location for their next expansion.”

With Ball Ground becoming known as the place “Where We Roll Out the Red Carpet, Not the Red Tape,” Mayor Roberts believes this philosophy contributed to the city being the best fit for UAC’s prospected growth.

“UAC exemplifies our vision for industry in Cherokee County,” added Marshall Day, chairman of the Development Authority of Cherokee County. “Since opening their corporate headquarters in Canton, UAC has thrived and it is clear they take pride in their work, their employees and the community in which they operate.”

An opinion that was confirmed in Chip Poth’s comments about the purchase, which he said ”represents the first step in UAC’s ability to continue to grow investment in facilities, capabilities and employment in Cherokee County.” 

“UAC is committed that manufacturing growth for the company will continue to occur in Cherokee,” he added.

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Photo credits: Cherokee Office of Economic Development