Prysmian Group, a world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility located just outside the city limits of Sedalia in Pettis County.

A news release says Prysmian Group has a rich history of manufacturing in the community, having celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2018. Known locally throughout those 50 years as Alcan Cable and General Cable, Prysmian Group acquired the company in 2018, bringing the company’s total workforce to over 29,000 globally.

The Sedalia facility currently employs 175 people and manufactures aluminum building wire products for commercial and institutional construction markets. Prysmian Group is located on more than 63 acres between Sedalia and Dresden.

Prysmian Group plans to expand the facility in two phases. Phase one, which was just completed, was a $3.5 million investment for new equipment purchases, existing building renovations and additional jobs. A new machine was installed that processes aluminum building wire, which is in high demand, and will increase capacity. This addition includes an expansion of distribution operations in Sedalia, and the addition of more jobs.

Prysmian Group plans to hire 30 new employees in Pettis County.