Moving a manufacturing business to Texas involves decisions about workforce, property, infrastructure, and local support. Renlita’s move from North Carolina to Bonham shows why manufacturers need to evaluate more than an available building.
Renlita designs and builds custom architectural doors and windows. Its products serve residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, and the company lists its current address in Bonham, Texas.
Why did Renlita choose Bonham, Texas?
In his conversation with Dave Quinn, Royse discusses Bonham’s business environment, access to key markets, and local workforce as reasons the community worked for Renlita.
He also describes the practical work of moving operations and recruiting employees in a new state.
Bonham is the county seat of Fannin County, northeast of the Dallas–Fort Worth area. Its location was one part of Renlita’s decision; the company also had to consider how it would operate and hire there.
How does a manufacturer evaluate the workforce?
Royse’s episode addresses Renlita’s search for skilled workers, including welders and engineers. For another manufacturer, the specific roles may differ, but the question is the same: Can we find and develop the people our operation needs in this location?
That question belongs early in a relocation search. A promising property is only one piece of the decision if the company cannot staff the work it plans to do there.
Manufacturing relocation to Texas: what should a company evaluate?
- Renlita’s story raises several useful questions for manufacturers comparing Texas locations:
- Does the available property fit the production process?
- Can the company recruit people with the skills it needs?
- How will the location serve customers and suppliers?
- Who can help the company understand local infrastructure and business conditions?
- What will the move mean for employees and their families?
These are questions to investigate for each potential location. Royse discusses workforce, infrastructure, supply chain considerations, community support, and quality of life in the episode; his experience should not be treated as a guarantee that another company will have the same results.
If you are considering moving your manufacturing business to Texas, start by defining the workforce, property, and infrastructure your operation requires.
How can TexasEDConnection help bring a manufacturing business to Texas?
TexasEDConnection offers a free matching service for established companies exploring Texas expansion. A company starts by describing its needs. TexasEDConnection then requests information from partner communities for the company to review. If the company wants to take the next step, the team can help arrange visits.
Planning a manufacturing move or expansion? Tell TexasEDConnection what your business needs. We can help you begin comparing Texas communities and available properties.
Listen to Jason Royse’s Gone to Texas episode for Renlita’s account of its move to Bonham.
You can also search available Texas business properties as you explore locations.
