SAF expands U.S. footprint with Texas facility

SAF, a global metals distributor, fabricator, and finisher, is expanding its capacity and capabilities with the opening of a new manufacturing location in Temple, Texas. The 60,000-sq.-ft. facility will specialize in metal fabrication and distribution, including the manufacturing of panel systems and extrusions, sheet distribution, and custom metal fabrication.

SAF will host a grand opening event for the SAF Texas facility, at 10986 NW H K Dodgen Loop, on Sept. 22, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Guests will enjoy an authentic local barbecue lunch and tours of the new facility.

The company plans to hire up to 10 employees in various roles as it commences operations in Texas. The plant may eventually employ up to 50 people in the coming years.

As part of the expansion, SAF has promoted from within to fill key leadership roles at its Texas branch. Wayne Sharp has been promoted to general manager of the new location. Previously based in Atlanta, Sharp most recently served as account manager and has been with the company for nearly 20 years.

Patrick Russ has been promoted to fabrication supervisor of the new Temple manufacturing facility. Russ has been with the company for six years and most recently served as assistant supervisor at SAF West in Redding, Calif.