Clayton Home Building Group to Open Home Building Facility in Conway, Arkansas

CONWAY, Ark. (October 22, 2024) – Clayton, a national single-family home builder of site-built, modern manufactured, tiny, CrossMod® and modular housing, has announced the expansion of its home construction operations into Conway, Arkansas. The company will invest $42 million in a modern manufactured home building facility estimated to create more than 250 new jobs over three years.

“Clayton is a national single-family home builder dedicated to Opening doors to a better life through attainable homeownership,” said Keith Holdbrooks, Clayton Home Building Group chief executive officer and executive chairman. “With the need for affordable housing greater than ever, Conway is an ideal location to expand our modern manufactured home building operations. Known for being one of the “most giving cities” in the U.S., Conway’s spirit of environmental stewardship and volunteerism reflect our values of sustainability and positive community impact. Together, Clayton and Conway can be a force for good.”

Clayton will modernize an existing 220,000-square-foot manufacturing facility that is estimated to build 3,000 homes annually. Team members will build homes in an indoor, air-conditioned environment, protected from weather elements like heat, rain, and snow. Renovation and equipment installation will begin in December, with home production projected to start in the summer of 2025. The company will begin hiring while the facility is being renovated, with plans to recruit nearly 200 team members in its first year of operation.

“We’re proud that Arkansas has what Clayton needs: a highly trained workforce, low costs, and pro-business state and local government,” said Governor Sanders. “This company won’t just build up Conway and Central Arkansas’ economy – it will build the affordable homes Arkansans want on their pathway to the American Dream.”

“Today’s announcement that Clayton is locating its new manufacturing facility in Conway is a major win for Arkansas,” said Clint O’Neal, executive director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. “Clayton is a leader in the modern manufactured housing industry, and we are proud to welcome them to Conway. Congratulations to the local community on this economic development win, which will create new opportunities in the area.”

"We are thrilled to welcome Clayton to the fastest-growing city in Arkansas, bringing growth, and new jobs that will strengthen our local economy for years to come,” said Conway Mayor Bart Castleberry.

“This is great news for Faulkner County and the City of Conway,” said Faulkner County Judge Allen Dodson. “The $42 million economic redevelopment of a long-vacant facility along with the creation of 253 new jobs and careers will have a positive impact on our Community and its families.  I am pleased to see continued strength in the economic development atmosphere of our Community now and for our future.”

“Clayton’s announcement continues to solidify Conway’s place as a regional employment center, said Brad Lacy, president and CEO of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce and Conway Development Corporation.  “We have enjoyed working with Clayton through their site selection process and look forward to a long and successful partnership.”

The facility will recruit team members for a broad range of positions, including home construction, environmental health and safety, materials management, customer care, sales and human resources. Prospective candidates are encouraged to frequently visit careers.claytonhomes.com to learn about positions as they are posted during the renovation phase prior to starting production next summer.

About Clayton
Founded in 1956, Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life and building happyness® through homeownership. A Berkshire Hathaway company, Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices, and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. The company’s portfolio includes a comprehensive range of site-built, modern manufactured, Tiny, CrossMod® and modular housing. In 2023, Clayton built more than 52,000 homes across the country. For more information, visit claytonhomes.com.

CrossMod is a registered trademark of the Manufactured Housing Institute.

About the Arkansas Economic Development Commission

At AEDC, we know economic advancement doesn’t happen by accident. We work strategically with businesses and communities to create strong economic opportunities, making Arkansas the natural choice for success. AEDC is a division of the Arkansas Department of Commerce. To learn more, visit ArkansasEDC.com.

About the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce

Since 1891, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has served as the voice of the Conway, Arkansas, business community. It represents the interests of more than 1,200 members by promoting economic development in Conway and Faulkner County, advocating a pro-business climate at all levels of government, supporting the county’s educational institutions, and establishing and executing a vision for the community.

About the Conway Development Corporation

The Conway Development Corporation was formed in 1959 and is the primary economic development organization for the City of Conway. The CDC exists to attract jobs, retain businesses, and generate economic development in Conway and Faulkner County.