Governor Ivey Announces Sunbelt Solomon Services Plans for $5 Million Facility to Boost Economic Boost in Coffee County

MONTGOMERIE – Governor Kay Ivey announced today that Sunbelt Solomon Services, one of the world’s largest suppliers of commercial and industrial electrical distribution equipment, plans to open a facility in Coffee County to repair and recycle electrical transformers.

Sunbelt Solomon will invest more than $5 million in the facility, located in Elba, creating 50 jobs initially, with more to come as operations grow.

“Sunbelt Solomon is a welcome addition to Alabama’s dynamic business community,” Governor Ivey said. “The company made a great choice in establishing this new location in Coffee County, and I know Elba’s hard-working people will help make it a long-term success. This is just a reminder that Sweet Home Alabama is a top state for business.”

As part of the project, based in Kansas Sunbelt Solomon will base its operations in an existing building at 2450 Industrial Boulevard on Elba, where it will install production equipment and furnish its office. The branch will officially open its doors in June.

“Elba is the first greenfield facility we have built in years and confirms our strategy to get closer to our customers while developing human capital wherever we operate,” said CEO Gus Cedeno. “Sunbelt Solomon is excited to provide new, high-paying jobs and career paths to the Elba community while continuing to grow and expand our business.”

“We are committed to providing an excellent customer experience and expanding our footprint in Alabama brings us closer to many of our valuable customers, enabling us to serve faster and more reliably.” cedeno added.

With opportunities ranging from $18 per hour to $37 per hour, the average salary range for positions offered at Sunbelt Solomon’s new facility will be 45% higher than the annual salary range for manufacturing positions in Coffee County, as reported by the Alabama Department of Labor. Sunbelt Solomon offers its employees a competitive benefits package, including health coverage, annual incentive payments and advancement opportunities.

The company’s growth project is expected to provide an economic boost to Elba, a city of approximately 3,500 people in Southeast Alabama.

“Growing companies like Sunbelt Solomon are discovering that Alabama offers ample opportunities that will help them expand the scope of their operations,” said Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce. “I look forward to seeing Sunbelt Solomon gain a foothold on Elba and seeing this operation thrive.”

Sunbelt Solomon specializes in providing sustainable power solutions for utilities, data centers, renewable energy, oil and gas and mining. The company was formed in 2019 after a merger between Solomon Corp. and Sunbelt Transformer.

Jesse Quillen, executive director of Wiregrass Economic Development Corp., said Sunbelt Solomon’s investment project will have a major impact on the Coffee County community.

“The new jobs, new capital investment and new energy provided by Sunbelt Solomon are all incredibly important and attractive to the people of Elba. process,” Quillen said. “Sunbelt Solomon’s corporate culture is a perfect fit for Elba.”

Elba Mayor Tom Maddox praised the nearby town of Enterprise for supporting the project. Sunbelt Solomon will temporarily house its new operation in the Enterprise incubator while the Elba facility is prepared.

“On behalf of the citizens of Elba, we are delighted to have a new corporate citizen in Sunbelt Solomon,” Maddox said. “The jobs and investments that will be provided bring a lot of energy and excitement to our community. I also want Wiregrass Economic Development Corp. thank you for the short-term use of the business incubator while the Elba site is being renovated.”

In addition to plans for the Elba site, Sunbelt Solomon recently acquired Holland Industrial Services in Bay Minette, Alabama. The company specializes in preventive maintenance, testing, sales and repair of industrial and commercial electrical distribution equipment.

“We are now doubling in the state of Alabama,” Cedeno said. “These two substantial investments in Alabama that we trust are clear signs of our commitment to customer service in the Southeast for our utility, renewable energy, oil and gas, commercial and industrial customers.”

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