Helix Electric building $45M facility, creating 160 jobs in Jackson County

Electrical contractor Helix Electric broke ground in Jackson County this week on a $45.3 million facility that is expected to create 160 jobs.

The California-based company’s new Advanced Fabrication Campus will focus on manufacturing prefabricated electrical components and large modular electrical assemblies used in construction and industrial projects.

Products will include:

• Underground duct banks
• Duct bank risers
• Hangers
• Electrical devices
• Modular electrical skids

“The people here are hardworking, the region is growing, and local leaders have made it clear they want to build something that lasts. That is the same standard we hold ourselves to every single day. We are not just building a facility in Jackson County. We are making a long-term commitment to the people, the families, and the future of this region.”

Boris Shekhter, Helix Electric CEO

The rural Alabama facility is expected to expand the company’s capabilities while establishing a manufacturing presence closer to its existing teams and East Coast customers. 

Helix Electric groundbreaking

The groundbreaking took place Tuesday, Oct. 27 at the Jackson County Industrial Park in Hollywood. The new facility will be new tenants alongside the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy.

“Helix Electric’s major investment in Jackson County is exciting news for Alabama and a strong vote of confidence in our state’s workforce, infrastructure and business climate. This project represents meaningful opportunities for Alabama families and continued momentum for economic growth in the region.”

Gov. Kay Ivey

The project aligns with the Alabama Department of Commerce’s metals and advanced materials strategy under Catalyst, its 10-year economic development plan. The project underscores the state’s efforts to attract new investment and jobs to Alabama’s rural communities.

Helix Electric’s investment hopes to extend well beyond the jobs created at a single facility.

“They can generate new opportunities for local contractors and suppliers, support small businesses and strengthen the communities that make Alabama an attractive place to live, work, and do business. Just as importantly, projects like this help position Jackson County for long-term success by expanding economic opportunity and creating new pathways for residents to build rewarding careers closer to home.”

Ellen McNair, Commerce Secretary