The Pflugerville City Council approved an economic development performance agreement on Tuesday with GT Distributors, Inc., a firearms distributor specializing in law enforcement, military products and services, and fire and public safety supplies. The agreement was previously approved by the PCDC at a Regular Board Meeting on April 21.
As part of the newly inked deal, GT Distributors will relocate all corporate operations from its currenty 31,000 square-foot facility at 2545 Brockton Drive in Austin. GT will invest $11.2-million and construct a new 70,000 square-foot facility at 828 Meister Lane in Pflugerville.
Pflugerville’s positive business climate and accessibility to major highways were key features during the site selection process, according to GT Distributors President and CEO Jim Orr.
“We were looking for a new location that would provide great access, a business-friendly environment, and provide visibility for our employee-owners, vendors, and First Responder customers,” said Orr. “We found everything in Pflugerville, and we look forward to working with PCDC and the City of Pflugerville as we build our new headquarters and recruit new employee-owners for our expansion.”
As part of the five-year deal, the Pflugerville Community Development Coropration is providing a total relocation grant of up to $300,000 provided that GT invests the $11.2-million and relocates and hires a total of 105 jobs over the term. I
GT Distributors will also provide discounts for the Pflugerville Police Department on ammunition, uniforms, specialized equipment, and waive shipping fees for five years.
“We welcome GT Distributors as the newest member of our business community and look forward to their continued growth in Pflugerville,” said Amy Madison, PCDC Executive Director. “Since 1985, the company has had a presence in the Austin region, and we are pleased to keep them here providing needed products and ammunition to the Pflugerville Police Department and other first responders, as well as military and public safety professionals.”
