# Faith Technologies to build $79M manufacturing facility in Opelika

Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI) will invest more than $79 million to purchase and improve the former JoAnn Stores Distribution Center in Opelika, Alabama, for a new manufacturing facility. The project is expected to create about 200 new full-time jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2026-02-25
- Where: Northeast Opelika Industrial Park, Opelika, Alabama, United States
- Value: $79.0M
- Jobs: 200
- Status: announced
- Products: engineered electrical assemblies, modular solutions
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Faith Technologies](https://endata.com/companies/36372.md)

## Sources

- [faithtechinc.com](https://www.faithtechinc.com/news-and-insights/news/city-of-opelika-and-city-council-announce-major-manufacturing-investment-and-job-creation-project/), 2026-02-25: "Faith Technologies’ $79 million investment in Opelika demonstrates Alabama’s growing strength as a premier destination for advanced manufacturing and innovation."

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