June 7, 2019
STI Group wins mechanical construction contract for Dow Nederland ExpansionBRIDGE CITY, Texas – STI Group announced today that Dow (NYSE: DOW) and STI Group have signed the Mechanical Construction Contract in support of Dow’s Fender MNB Expansion Project for their facility located in Nederland, TX. This project is expected to provide hundreds of jobs over the next 12 months and shows Dow’s long-term commitment to the Golden Triangle.
“Dow is excited about partnering with STI Group as a general mechanical contractor on our expansion plan,” said Sean Duffy, Dow Project Manager. “STI Group is a local contractor that has the expertise and the experienced local workforce required to successfully execute the project, which makes them a great fit for Dow’s expansion plans at our Nederland site.”
STI Group is an industrial construction and fabrication company that services the Gulf Coast and nationally. STI Group has been in business for more than 40 years, first opening its doors here in 1978, and has employed thousands of Southeast Texans.
STI Group COO, Matt Spence, says his company is excited about this opportunity from Dow and is thankful to be a part of their expansion project. He expects the project to support the local workforce and economy.
After receiving the news that STI Group had been selected for the expansion project Spence said, “I am thrilled that Dow is continuing to invest in Southeast Texas by building this new unit as well as contracting with a local company.” Spence went on to say, “This is a great project that will benefit a lot of people in the area. I want to thank Dow for choosing STI Group as their general mechanical contractor. We look forward to a successful project and a long-term partnership.”
