Carrier Global Invests $600 Million in 1-Million-Square-Foot Fort Worth Manufacturing Hub Creating 1,500 Jobs

Carrier Global Selects North Fort Worth for Landmark $600 Million HVAC Facility

FORT WORTH, Texas — Delivering a massive economic victory for North Texas on October 27–28, 2026, global heating, ventilation, and air conditioning titan Carrier Global unveiled plans to invest more than $600 million over the next three years to construct a 1-million-square-foot advanced manufacturing and engineering center in Fort Worth. Supported by municipal Chapter 380 economic development incentives and Tarrant County tax abatements, the industrial mega-facility will create 1,500 skilled manufacturing, engineering, and logistics jobs to meet surging international demand for high-efficiency commercial thermal systems.

Corporate executives cited Fort Worth’s pro-business regulatory environment, prime freight logistics connectivity near BNSF rail hubs, and access to skilled industrial labor as decisive factors in their location decision.

Mayor Mattie Parker Praises Manufacturing Momentum and Multimodal Growth

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the Fort Worth City Council celebrated the announcement as validation of the city's strategic focus on attracting Fortune 500 manufacturing operations. City leaders highlighted that coordinating with local community colleges and trade institutes ensures local residents have direct training pipelines into high-wage industrial careers, reinforcing Fort Worth’s status as one of America’s fastest-growing industrial powerhouses.

City planners affirmed that the facility will incorporate rooftop solar arrays and closed-loop industrial water recycling, adhering to stringent environmental benchmarks.

Ariat Arena Unveils New Commercial Identity Ahead of 2027 Stock Show & Rodeo

In sports and entertainment milestones, Trail Drive Management Corp. completed the formal exterior and interior rebranding of Ariat Arena (formerly Dickies Arena) following the execution of their landmark 10-year naming rights partnership with equestrian apparel giant Ariat International. The 14,000-seat multi-purpose venue is preparing for heavy winter event programming, including the prestigious 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and marquee touring concerts.