A Lehigh Valley steel manufacturer is expanding so it can increase production to meet growing demand for its products. 
Phoenix Tube Co. Inc., one of the world's leaders in stainless steel long products, broke ground recently on a 75,000-square-foot expansion in Bethlehem. The company makes stainless-steel tubing, rounds, squares, rectangles, and processed flat bar for ornamental and structural applications.
The expansion is occurring on a property adjacent to Phoenix Tube’s facility on Bethlehem Drive and will create new office, warehousing, and heavy-duty manufacturing spaces.
“The expansion of our Bethlehem facility is a crucial step in expanding our product line,” said Andrew Reale, President at Phoenix Tube.
The expansion is one of the latest additions to the Lehigh Valley’s growing manufacturing sector, which contributes 16% of the region’s record $55.7 billion economy. More than 700 manufacturers collectively generate an output of $9 billion. The Lehigh Valley is among the top 15% of manufacturing markets nationwide.
“Manufacturers recognize the advantages of making their products in the Lehigh Valley,” said Kristin Cahayla-Hoffman, Vice President of Business Development and Attraction at Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC). “Lehigh Valley is located within a day’s drive of one-third of U.S. consumers, making it easy to get goods to market. And our growing workforce has the skills that employers seek.”
J.G. Petrucci Co. Inc. is building the new facility for Phoenix Tube.
“In this inflationary environment, the project was facing rising costs, but Petrucci righted the ship quickly when they got involved. Their team was instrumental in value engineering the designs to bring our budget back in line without compromising quality,” Reale said.
“We are proud to have earned Phoenix Tube’s trust in developing their new facility. We look forward to bringing this Class-A manufacturing facility to life and playing a role in Phoenix Tube’s ongoing success story,” said Matt Campbell, Project Executive at Petrucci.
(Photos courtesy of Phoenix Tube Co. Inc.)