CHARLESTON, Tenn. — Bradley County is set to see a significant economic boost as Linde Inc., a global leader in industrial gases and engineering, announced plans to invest more than $70 million in a new facility.
The air separation facility, strategically located along the I-75 corridor in Charleston, will produce liquid oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to serve industries across Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.
The project is expected to create several new jobs, particularly in logistics, and strengthen the county’s growing industrial sector.
Since 2020, more than $790 million in capital investments have been made in Bradley County, resulting in over 2,000 new jobs.
This latest investment will only add to that success.
Sam Wills, Regional Director of the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, emphasized the importance of such projects in attracting companies that make a lasting impact.
“We look at what a company invests from a couple of standpoints,” Wills explained. “We look at what wages that company is willing to pay. We don’t just arbitrarily write a check—a company has to meet certain requirements, have an investment that makes a difference, and pay wages that make a difference. Those are the companies we want to invest in and attract to Tennessee.”
Wills praised Linde Inc. as an ideal partner for the region.
“They serve a lot of different industries throughout the region, especially up and down the I-75 corridor. This is a strategic location for their operations,” he said. “The exciting thing is the wages they’re going to offer their employees, which will absolutely make a difference in Bradley County.”
The facility is expected to begin construction later this year, marking another milestone in Bradley County’s ongoing growth as a hub for industrial and economic development.
With investments like these, local leaders are confident that Bradley County will continue to attract businesses and provide opportunities for its residents.
