Expanded manufacturing site expected to create 200+ jobs initially, with 150 additional jobs tied to future capacity expansion
HOUSTON, TEXAS, April 29 – Resilient Structures (RS), a leading manufacturer of high-performance composite utility poles, today announced the grand opening and production launch at its Houston manufacturing facility, marking a significant investment in grid reliability and economic growth across the Gulf Coast region.
The facility, located in Humble, Texas, will support utilities as they strengthen infrastructure to improve reliability in the face of more frequent severe weather. The site will play a key role in ongoing efforts to enhance service reliability for communities across the Gulf Coast region.
To mark the occasion, RS held a celebration on April 28, bringing together local officials, utilities, and community partners. The event featured remarks from RS CEO John Higgins, CenterPoint Energy COO Jesus Soto, Partnership Lake Houston President & CEO Ray Hernandez, and Texas State Representative Charles Cunningham, as well as a ribbon-cutting ceremony and facility tours.
“This facility represents what’s possible when utilities, industry, and communities work together to get ahead of a challenge,” said CEO Higgins. “The demand for a stronger, more reliable grid is only increasing, and this facility gives our utility customers the ability to deploy resilient infrastructure faster, at scale, and closer to where it’s needed most.”
At the event, Higgins also announced plans to install two additional production lines at the Houston facility. Once fully operational, the added lines are expected to double the site’s production capacity and create an additional 150 high-quality jobs, further expanding RS’s ability to support utilities across the Gulf Coast as demand for resilient infrastructure grows.
Beyond the initial capital investment, the facility is expected to generate a meaningful local economic impact. It is creating more than 200 jobs in the Houston area initially, with the two additional production lines expected to add another 150 jobs once online. It will also support a broader network of regional suppliers and partners.
“I welcome this new business into the Lake Houston community and know the partnership with CenterPoint will help ensure a reliable grid for the future,” said Rep. Cunningham. “The economic growth created by more than 200 new jobs is significant and commendable. Resilient Structures will be a valuable and key partner in our area.”
By expanding domestic manufacturing capacity in Houston, RS aims to help utilities accelerate grid hardening efforts, while improving delivery timelines and reducing reliance on global supply chains.
The Houston facility will serve as a strategic hub for RS’s operations in the region, supporting long-term grid modernization efforts and helping utilities deliver more reliable service to the communities they serve.