TriMas said on June 21, 2021, that its Norris Cylinder business is now a designated “Made in the USA” manufacturer.
Norris was already the only remaining maker of forged steel high-pressure cylinders and acetylene cylinders located in the USA. Its cylinders store and transport compressed industrial gases.
Key details
- Norris builds its cylinders in Longview, Texas, and Huntsville, Alabama.
- It has about 300 employees.
- The company says it sources virtually all materials and components from other U.S. manufacturers.
- TriMas says it will keep investing in Norris’s U.S. operations.
“We manufacture in Texas and Alabama, and source virtually all of our materials or components from other U.S. manufacturers, thereby cascading our commitment to the U.S. workforce, and maintaining more control over lead times and quality.”
Chuck Manz, President of Norris Cylinder
FAQ
What does Norris Cylinder make?
Steel high-pressure and acetylene cylinders for compressed industrial gases.
Where are its plants?
Longview, Texas, and Huntsville, Alabama.
Who owns it?
TriMas.
Source & credit
Source: TriMas via Business Wire, June 21, 2021: “TriMas’ Norris Cylinder Achieves ‘Made in the USA’ Designation”.