(Senator John Thune and Gene Jones, Jr., speaking to Maguire team member Kajun Lavender)
U.S. Senator John Thune visited STI/SPFA Field Erected Tank Fabricator member Maguire’s all-new, state-of-the-art campus in Sioux Falls on May 27th, touring the company’s newly completed 70,000-square-foot fabrication facility and main office. The visit highlighted Maguire’s continued leadership in water infrastructure innovation and its expanding role in American manufacturing.
During the tour, Senator Thune met with members of the Maguire team and received an in-depth look at the company’s advanced processes for fabricating water tanks and towers. Maguire’s new facility integrates cutting-edge technologies that increase efficiency, improve quality, and support scalable production to meet growing national infrastructure needs.
“Maguire is a very successful legacy business,” said Senator Thune. “We want to continue to see businesses like this expand and grow their footprint because it creates good-paying jobs, creates economic activity, and makes this an attractive place to work, to do business, and to raise families.”
In addition to the tour, Senator Thune held a roundtable with Maguire’s Strategic Leadership Team to discuss key policy topics, including federal infrastructure funding, international trade and tariffs, and the future of workforce development in skilled trades. These discussions underscored the importance of public-private partnerships in solving infrastructure challenges and preparing the next generation of skilled workers.
(Senator John Thune discussing Maguire’s coating capabilities.)
“We were honored to host Senator Thune and share how our team is advancing the fabrication of water tanks and towers,” said Gene Jones, Jr., CEO of Maguire. “His visit reflects the growing recognition of the role companies like ours play in building and maintaining essential infrastructure across the country.”
Maguire continues to grow as a national leader in water infrastructure solutions, driven by a dedication to innovation, safety, and quality. The new campus in Sioux Falls serves as a hub for fabrication excellence and supports projects throughout the United States.
Media Contact:
Brian Cooper
Vice President of Business Development
cooperb@maguirewater.com
605-334-9749
maguirewater.com
About Maguire: Maguire is a leading manufacturer and fabricator of water storage solutions, specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of water tanks and towers that serve communities, municipalities, rural water systems, and industries across the country. With a legacy of quality craftsmanship and a focus on innovation, Maguire is proud to help build the future of American infrastructure.
