City economic development staff told the council that Modine Manufacturing plans to build a large manufacturing facility in Grand Prairie that is expected to open in 2026 and ultimately employ about 1,000 workers.

Tony Ramirez, Grand Prairie’s economic development director, said Modine will produce large air-conditioning units at a site in the Wildlife Industrial Park at 2100 Refugee Way. The company’s project qualified for a state enterprise zone designation that allows sales-and-use tax rebate incentives on qualified purchases, Ramirez said.

Ramirez and other council members discussed workforce connections with Grand Prairie High School’s construction-trades program and the potential for local residents to apply for jobs as the employer scales up. The council expressed support for securing the employer in a competitive marketplace.

The item was discussed during consent/briefing; staff indicated additional details — including phased hiring plans and final incentive terms — would be provided as agreements are finalized.