Wilson Connectivity, a St. George-based wireless communication technology company, has opened a new manufacturing facility, bringing all its operations into a single location.
The plant’s opening ceremony was attended by company leadership, local government leaders and community partners.
“This new facility represents more than just expansion. It’s about our commitment to American manufacturing and the incredible talent here in Utah,” said Bruce Lancaster, CEO of Wilson Connectivity. “By establishing this cutting-edge operation, we’re not only enhancing our production capabilities but also reinforcing our commitment to delivering innovative connectivity solutions that empower businesses to thrive in an increasingly connected world.”
The facility houses 150 employees who work on manufacturing Wilson’s Private 5G infrastructure and distributed antenna system solutions that eliminate cellular “dead zones” in commercial buildings, campuses and industrial facilities. The opening comes as demand surges for private wireless networks and in-building cellular coverage solutions across industries from health care to manufacturing, Lancaster said.
The facility enables Wilson to increase its manufacturing capabilities while continuing to onshore technical surface-mount technology (SMT) manufacturing jobs. The consolidation allows warehouse and manufacturing operations to find new efficiencies and enables better collaboration among teams that were previously housed in separate locations, a Wilson release said.
“Wilson Connectivity’s decision to expand their manufacturing operations here reflects St. George’s emergence as a premier destination for technology companies,” said Chad Thomas, economic development director for St. George. “As one of the fastest-growing cities in America, we’re committed to diversifying our economy beyond tourism, and advanced manufacturing facilities like this are exactly what we need to create high-quality jobs and attract the next generation of innovators to Southern Utah.”
“Having our entire team under one roof has transformed how we operate,” said Misty Lyons, director of operations at Wilson. “We can now streamline our processes from inventory management through final assembly, which wasn’t possible when our operations were spread across multiple locations.”
The company previously operated from three separate buildings plus a third-party warehouse.