Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman announced the expansion of Tejas Tubular Products, a Texas-based oil country tubular goods (OCTG) manufacturer, to the greater Norfolk, Nebraska area. Joining him for the announcement was Max Tejeda, owner of Tejas Tubular; Norfolk Mayor Sue Fuchtman; and Dirk Petersen, general manager of the Nucor Corporation, an American steel manufacturer.
Tejas will build the 350,000ft2 Madison county facility to supply more than 150,000 tons of steel products that include casing, drill pipe and line pipe for oil and gas production. “Attracting a substantial company, such as Tejas Tubular is a testament to our state’s continual goal to offer the most comprehensive incentives found anywhere in the U.S.”, Gov. Heineman said. “We’re impressed with Nebraska’s fiscally-conservative approach to doing business”, said Tejeda. “The City of Norfolk was instrumental in convincing us to locate here. I can readily see the quality and dedication of the local workforce, and am looking forward to hiring hard-working Nebraskans to manufacture our line of quality products.”
“I’m excited about being able to supply the highest grade of steel for Tejas Tubular’s OCTG products”, said Nucor’s Petersen. “This strategic partnership, as well as its location to markets in the U. S. mid-continent region is a win-win situation for both companies.”
