Longview Economic Development Corp (LEDCO)

🔧 The Fi****ms & Ammunition manufacturing sector is uniquely positioned for growth in Longview, Texas.

With its rich history in metal manufacturing, access to raw materials, available education and training programs plus favorable state and local attitudes towards fi****ms, Longview is well-suited to carry this target industry into a prosperous future.

Always learning, always connecting. Members of our team are at the Texas Economic Development Council Mid-Year Conference in Plano, gaining insights, exchanging ideas with fellow economic developers and exploring new ways to better serve Longview.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this that help us stay informed, build relationships and bring valuable knowledge back home.

What started as a family sign company in 1974 has grown into a thriving manufacturing business that continues to invest in Longview and create local jobs.

Since entering the metal fabrication industry in 2008, WPC has expanded from 10 employees to 50 and now partners with OEM manufacturers in Longview including Komatsu and Capacity Trucks. By helping solve production challenges and manufacturing critical components, WPC has become an important part of the regional supply chain.

Longview's industrial base has played a major role in that growth. WPC recently invested in new equipment to support Komatsu's operations, helping ensure key parts can be manufactured locally rather than sourced from outside the region.

Today, the company continues to grow its manufacturing and sign businesses and is currently hiring for two positions.