Plastic pipe manufacturer Colclasher Enterprises will invest $9 million over the next year in a production facility located in Selma’s Craig Industrial Park.

The plant will be located in an existing building at No. 2 Industrial Parkway, according to the Selma & Dallas County Economic Development Authority.

The building will house a three-line plant, with the first two lines becoming operational in the first and third quarters of 2024. The project’s final phase, a third line, will take place later, possibly by 2027.

The project is expected to create 21 jobs over the next three years, with the average wage at the facility approximately $24 per hour.

The company is also considering a 10,000-square-foot expansion of the building, starting in July 2026.

“We believe this project aligns with the long-term goals and vision of both our company, the Selma & Dallas County community, and the state of Alabama,” Lyle Bollin, vice president of business development for Colclasher Enterprises, said. “The project includes numerous benefits such as job creation, economic gain, and a commitment to community development.”

Colclasher Enterprises produces corrugated plastic pipes, farm drainage tile, fittings, stormwater detention and infiltration systems, chambers, inlet structures, and water quality treatment options. It has facilities in Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin and Kentucky, in addition to Alabama.

Brenda Tuck, rural development manager for the Alabama Department of Commerce, said the project shows the promise of Alabama’s rural communities.

“The secret is out of the bag — rural Alabama is home to high-performing companies operating in a broad array of industries, and new growth projects like the one just announced by Colclasher Enterprises will advance that reputation,” Tuck said.

The EDA coordinated meetings with the Alabama Department of Commerce and The Alabama Department of Revenue in locating the project. The Dallas County Commission and the Craig Field Airport & Industrial Authority also assisted the EDA.