LJT Tennessee to add jobs

Steel processor LJT Tennessee/Steel Warehouse is adding 84 jobs as it undertakes an $11 million expansion at its Centre South River-port site in Chattanooga, Tenn. Most of the hiring will be done in the next 18 months.

The company is diversifying its business by going into galvanized tubing and other product lines that are driving the expansion. The mechanical- and structural-grade steel tubing manufacturer and flat-rolled steel service center will put up two building expansions totaling 70,000 sq. ft. for $1.8 million. That will give the business 288,000 sq. ft. The company will invest an additional $9.15 million in equipment.