wide range of vehicles manufactured in North America. Modern Industries’ direct customers include Johnson Controls,Woodbridge Foam and Lear Seating.
“Leggett & Platt has made a strategic decision to grow our Chattanooga facility,” said Modern Industries General Manager Jeff McCay. “Our company has expressed a tremendous amount of confidence in our workforce, and we are proud to play a key role in Leggett & Platt’s continued growth in the automotive market.”
“Automotive manufacturing is one of our target industries,” said Chamber Vice President for Economic Development Trevor Hamilton. “In fact, in January both Mayors Littlefield and Ramsey and I attended the Automotive News World Congress and the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.
“During the trip, we met with Barry Jones, President, North America, Leggett & Platt Automotive Group, at its Group Headquarters in Ontario, Canada. This kind of personal contact was important in solidifying our community’s commitment to assist in expanding Modern Industries’ operations here in Chattanooga.”
