Dauphin County Pipe Plant Secures $300M Deal, Hundreds of New Jobs

Dura-Bond Industries partners with PC Energy to expand operations and rehire workers after nearby plant closure.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Dura-Bond Industries, a steel pipe manufacturer in Steelton, Pennsylvania, has secured a $300 million partnership deal with PC Energy that will allow the company to hire an additional 250 employees. This comes after the recent closure of the nearby Cleveland-Cliffs plant, which had threatened Dura-Bond's operations due to their integrated infrastructure. State and federal lawmakers attended the announcement event to celebrate the company's rebound and the economic boost for the region.

Why it matters

The Dura-Bond plant's survival and expansion is a significant win for the local economy in Dauphin County, which was hit hard by the Cleveland-Cliffs closure and layoffs of over 500 workers. The new partnership and hiring will help offset those job losses and reinforce Steelton's role as an important manufacturing hub in Pennsylvania.

The details

Dura-Bond's Steelton plant, which employs around 230 people, was at risk when the nearby Cleveland-Cliffs plant closed last month. The two plants' infrastructure was integrated, and Dura-Bond was concerned about losing access to critical utilities like electricity and rail service. However, the company was able to negotiate a deal with Cleveland-Cliffs to maintain operations. Additionally, PC Energy has now agreed to a $300 million long-term contract with Dura-Bond, allowing the company to hire 250 more workers and run two shifts.

  • Cleveland-Cliffs closed its plant in Steelton last month, laying off over 500 workers.
  • On Friday, February 13, 2026, Dura-Bond announced its $300 million partnership with PC Energy.

The players

Dura-Bond Industries

A steel pipe manufacturer that operates a plant in Steelton, Pennsylvania. The company acquired the Steelton plant in 2003 and also has three other plants in western Pennsylvania.

PC Energy

An energy company that has entered into a long-term contract with Dura-Bond to provide a $300 million investment and partnership.

Dave McCormick

U.S. Senator

Scott Perry

U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th congressional district

Patty Kim

Pennsylvania State Senator for the 15th district

Greg Rothman

Pennsylvania State Senator for the 34th district

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What they’re saying

“This is not just great for Steelton, not just great for Pennsylvania, great for America.”

— Scott Perry, U.S. Representative (pennlive.com)

“Between that and additional work we expect to get, we're going to have two shifts for quite some time.”

— Jason Norris, President of Dura-Bond Industries (pennlive.com)

What’s next

The Dura-Bond plant plans to immediately begin hiring an additional 250 workers to staff the two production shifts enabled by the new $300 million partnership.

The takeaway

The Dura-Bond plant's ability to secure a major new contract and expand operations after the nearby Cleveland-Cliffs closure demonstrates the resilience of Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector and the state's continued importance as a hub for critical infrastructure production.