Seaford, Delaware — Patriot Aluminum, a fencing manufacturer originally based in Denton, Maryland, is moving its operations to Sussex County. The company purchased a 45,000-square-foot warehouse on Whitehurst Drive in Seaford’s unincorporated area and is planning substantial upgrades to the facility.
The relocation includes a planned investment of around $5 million in new equipment and building renovations. Patriot Aluminum currently employs 20 people but expects to almost double its workforce over the next three years.
The state’s Council on Development Finance approved approximately $240,000 in grants to support the expansion. These include a Jobs Performance Grant of up to $96,000 and a Capital Expenditure Grant up to $144,750 from the Delaware Strategic Fund. Patriot Aluminum leadership has expressed eagerness to become part of the Seaford community and contribute to the area’s economic growth.
