Stanley Black and Decker to Invest Over US$4 Million
Teclo Garcia announced that Stanley Black & Decker “will soon grow operations in Mission with a greater than US$4 million expansion that will add nearly 100 new jobs and retain an existing 150,” highlighting new investment tied to the company’s presence in Mission.
Garcia linked the expansion to the company’s original decision to locate in the Rio Grande Valley, stating the firm “first landed in Mission in 2017,” and describing that move as a key milestone for the city’s industrial development. He added “respect and appreciation for SB&D…for choosing to stay here,” emphasizing the company’s continued commitment to the community.
The facility, located in the Mission Expressway Business Park, spans roughly 270,000 square feet and was developed as a manufacturing site for DEWALT tools. At the time of its arrival, company announcements indicated the plant would serve as a major production hub, part of a strategy to expand manufacturing capacity within the United States.
Garcia said the expansion will build on existing operations that include “assembly and plastic injection molding and various other positions,” reflecting the type of manufacturing work established when the facility opened. He also noted that job postings have ranged “from the high teens to $28 per hour,” indicating the range of wages associated with positions at the plant.
The economic impact of the operation has also been measured locally. Garcia said, “the overall annual economic impact of the project will be about $24M,” citing a study conducted by the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The estimate reflects the facility’s contribution to the regional economy since its establishment.
The 2017 decision by Stanley Black & Decker to locate in Mission remains central to the city’s manufacturing base. Garcia reiterated that the company’s arrival marked a long-term investment in the Rio Grande Valley, with ongoing growth tied directly to that initial expansion.
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