# Universal Services Expands Mississippi Fabrication Capacity

Universal Services is investing $4.25 million to expand its fabrication operations in Leakesville, Mississippi, adding a 16,000-square-foot facility and equipment for structural steel, sheet metal, and HVAC ductwork production. The expansion is expected to create 25 jobs and be completed by mid-2028. The company has served clients including NASA and the U.S. Air Force, but this announcement does not identify a solicitation or contract award.

- The added capacity could be relevant to procurement teams assessing regional suppliers for structural steel, sheet metal, and HVAC ductwork work.
- Contractors and suppliers may consider the expansion when evaluating potential fabrication capacity in Mississippi; the announcement does not establish a new government contract or guaranteed demand.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** November 10, 2026

### Government Entities
- Mississippi Development Authority (MDA)
- Greene County
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)

### Vendors
- Universal Services (Fabrication services contractor)

### Key Quotes
> This expansion is about preparing our company for the future, investing in equipment that allows us to take on more complex projects and creating opportunities for our employees and the next generation of skilled workers.
> — Ryan Dobbins, Owner, Universal Services

> Universal Services is proof that a company doesn’t have to go to a major metropolitan area to compete for business and be successful on a national scale.
> — April Stennett, Economic Development Director, Greene County

### Sources
- [Universal Services expanding in Greene County | Mississippi Development Authority](https://mississippi.org/news/universal-services-expanding-in-greene-county/) - Mississippi