Carrier to Invest More Than $600 Million to Expand Advanced U.S. Manufacturing and Engineering Capacity
Key Highlights
- ➤Carrier (CARR) to invest more than $600 million over three years in Fort Worth center
- ➤More than 1-million-square-foot facility will expand commercial chiller production
- ➤Carrier expects Fort Worth facility operations to begin in 2027
- ➤Investment creates 1,500 advanced manufacturing, engineering and other jobs
Expert Statements
David Gitlin, Chairman & CEO of Carrier
“This investment reflects the strong demand we are securing for high-performance, energy-efficient solutions and underscores our confidence in the future of American manufacturing”
David Gitlin, Chairman & CEO of Carrier
“By expanding our U.S. manufacturing and engineering footprint, we are increasing capacity for critical technologies, strengthening supply chain resilience and creating high-quality jobs. We are proud to partner with the Fort Worth community and the State of Texas as we invest in the workforce, innovation and manufacturing capabilities needed to support our customers' growth for decades to come.”
Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth
“I'm proud that Fort Worth continues to be one of the top cities in the nation for advanced manufacturing, and this investment by Carrier is just the latest example of the momentum we're building”
Mattie Parker, Mayor of Fort Worth
“With the creation of 1,500 high-quality jobs, this project will add to Fort Worth's manufacturing hub at AllianceTexas while strengthening our energy and technology industries for years to come.”
Robert Allen, President and CEO of Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership
“The Fort Worth momentum continues. This new investment from Carrier is a powerful statement about what's possible in our city. It demonstrates that Fort Worth is rapidly becoming a center of choice for advanced manufacturing and engineering services — a destination where companies choose to come to invest, expand and grow”
Ross Perot Jr., Chairman of Hillwood and The Perot Companies
“Carrier's decision to invest in Fort Worth and create new jobs is a significant win for our region”
Ross Perot Jr., Chairman of Hillwood and The Perot Companies
“A global company of Carrier's scale choosing AllianceTexas underscores our region's momentum in advanced manufacturing and the strength of the workforce, infrastructure and supply chain connectivity that continue to attract major employers. We're proud to welcome Carrier and look forward to having them as part of this community.”
National Association of Manufacturers, Organization
“With nearly half a million manufacturing jobs open today in the U.S., building the workforce of tomorrow is just as important as building the facilities of tomorrow. By creating good-paying skilled jobs and workforce training opportunities, Carrier is making an investment not only for this community, but in America's long-term competitiveness and economic growth.”
Carrier to Invest More Than $600 Million to Expand Advanced U.S. Manufacturing and Engineering Capacity PR Newswire
* Investment supports record backlog levels driven by strong demand across data centers, healthcare, education, industrial markets and other key verticals * More than 1-million-square-foot facility will expand commercial chiller production and strengthen U.S. operations and supply chain footprint * Creates 1,500 jobs, advances highly skilled workforce development and establishes a new manufacturing and engineering center PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today announced plans to invest more than $600 million over the next three years in a new advanced manufacturing and engineering center in Fort Worth, Texas. Carrier has transformed its commercial HVAC business, leading to record backlog levels and a robust and growing pipeline across many key verticals. The new state-of-the-art site demonstrates Carrier's confidence in its growth in this business and furthers Carrier's commitment to domestic manufacturing as the largest U.S.-headquartered company in its industry.
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