The new 420,000-square-foot facility in Pocahontas will focus on fabricating steel frames for data centers, the company said.
POCAHONTAS, Ark.—Tate Inc., a provider of what the company described as “innovative, sustainable, and customer-driven infrastructure solutions for mission-critical data center environments,” reported that it officially launched its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
The new site expands Tate’s North American production footprint and strengthens its ability to deliver advanced, high-performance data center products at scale, the company said in a release.
As part of the expansion, the company announced the addition of a new product line and a $4 million investment to support continued growth in the data center sector. The expansion is expected to create 52 new jobs, bringing Tate’s Pocahontas workforce to 200 employees and reinforcing Arkansas as a strategic manufacturing hub for the company.
Tate Inc. opened its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pocahontas, Arkansas with a ribbon cutting ceremony on December 9, 2025. (Photo: Arkansas Economic Development Commission/Globe Newswire)
“Today marks an important milestone not only for Tate, but for the future of data center infrastructure,” said Daniel Kennedy, Tate’s global president of Cloud Solutions and Innovation, in a statement. “Our expansion here in Pocahontas represents a long-term investment in American manufacturing, innovation, and the people who make both possible.
“With this new facility, we’re strengthening our ability to deliver the next generation of data center solutions while creating meaningful opportunities for the community,” Kennedy continued. “The talent, partnership, and commitment we’ve experienced in Pocahontas have been exceptional, and we’re proud to grow alongside this region.”
Tate hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new 420,000-square-foot facility in December to celebrate the grand opening. Company executives joined state officials and local leaders to highlight the company’s milestone.
“Arkansas is on its way to becoming a tech hub in America’s heartland, and companies like Tate and the solutions they manufacture are critical to our success,” said Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, in a statement. “This investment in Arkansas and the community of Pocahontas will strengthen our economy, grow our workforce, and send a powerful message that the Natural State is the perfect place to build and expand.”
As a global provider of next-generation products for data centers, Tate offers custom manufacturing capabilities and product lines for floor-to-ceiling solutions. In Pocahontas, the new manufacturing facility will focus on fabricating steel frames for data centers, further strengthening the local economy.
“With this new facility, Tate is planting its flag in Pocahontas and bringing a state-of-the-art manufacturing operation to northeastern Arkansas,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, in a statement. “Great Arkansas communities like Pocahontas are helping companies thrive thanks to talented employees and a strong value proposition. This is an exciting day for Tate, for the State of Arkansas, and for the City of Pocahontas.”
Tate provides design, engineering, and manufacturing of interior infrastructure products for mission-critical data center environments. With more than 120 years of industry heritage, the company has evolved from a raised access floor manufacturer into a comprehensive provider of advanced data center systems—including aisle containment, structural ceilings, airflow management products, and liquid-cooling technologies. Tate’s portfolio is said to deliver floor-to-ceiling performance, enabling customers to build efficient, scalable, and sustainable data centers.
Headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, Tate operates within Kingspan Data Solutions, a division of Kingspan Group PLC. Through this global network of specialized brands, Tate supports hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise environments with fully integrated engineering, manufacturing, and innovation capabilities.
“Today is a milestone for Pocahontas, and we are proud to welcome Tate to our community,” said Pocahontas Mayor Keith Futrell, in the release. “This type of growth doesn’t happen by accident. It is a result of strong partnerships, a skilled workforce, and a commitment to economic development. We are grateful for Tate’s investment in Pocahontas and excited to support their success for years to come.”