Feature Image: City leaders at the groundbreaking ceremony. Image: Mission EDC.
Posted: 8-20-2026
Mission (Hidalgo County) — The Mission Economic Development Corporation (Mission EDC), in partnership with the City of Mission, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Zerluma’s new $50 million aluminum recycling and manufacturing facility, marking one of the largest private industrial investments in the city’s history.
The project represents another major milestone in Mission’s long-term economic development strategy, further positioning the city as a destination for advanced manufacturing, sustainable industry, and industrial investment. The groundbreaking brought together elected officials, business leaders, regional partners, and higher education institutions to celebrate the start of construction on a project that will strengthen Mission’s industrial base and regional economy.
Located at 300 Trinity Street, the nearly 98,000-square-foot facility will manufacture recycled aluminum billets for customers across North America. The project is expected to create approximately 70 permanent manufacturing jobs, support an estimated 240 permanent and temporary jobs throughout construction and operations, and generate an estimated $120 million in annual economic impact once operational.
Formerly known as Century Recycling, Zerluma selected Mission after evaluating sites across Texas and the United States. Company leadership cited Mission’s strategic location, international trade access, business-friendly environment, and collaborative economic development approach as key factors in the decision. The facility will strengthen domestic aluminum supply chains while advancing sustainable manufacturing through circular economy practices.
“This groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction, it reflects the confidence global manufacturers have in Mission,” said Teclo Garcia, CEO of Mission EDC. “This investment strengthens our industrial base, creates quality careers, and reinforces Mission’s position as a premier destination for advanced manufacturing. It’s the result of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to long-term economic growth.”
Construction is now underway, with the facility expected to become a key contributor to the Rio Grande Valley’s manufacturing ecosystem and North America’s aluminum supply chain.
Edited from news release.
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