Azuria Water Solutions to open Underground Solutions Manufacturing facility in Batesville, MS
Jackson, Miss. (May 13, 2026) – Infrastructure technology company Azuria Water Solutions today broke ground on a new 72,000-square-foot Fusible PVC Pipe manufacturing facility in Batesville. The project represents an $80 million investment and will create 50 jobs.
Underground Solutions, an Azuria portfolio company, will operate the plant, which will deliver infrastructure technology for water, sewer and conduit systems. Its products are used to transport water, wastewater and other liquids, as well as conduit for electrical and communication cables.
The new Fusible PVC Pipe plant will be located adjacent to an existing Azuria manufacturing facility, which has been operated since 1988 by Insituform Technologies, a flagship portfolio company. Fusible PVC Pipe is manufactured by blending PVC resin with other proprietary additives. The material is then pushed through dies to form pipe products that are cooled, cut, bundled and stored prior to shipment to municipal and industrial users.
The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the project through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program and providing assistance for infrastructure improvements. The city of Batesville, Panola County, AccelerateMS and the Tennessee Valley Authority also are assisting with the project.
Underground Solutions expects to begin operations in Batesville in early 2027 and plans to begin hiring for newly created jobs in late 2026.
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“I’m proud to welcome Underground Solutions to Batesville as the company invests in Panola County, creates good-paying jobs and helps strengthen the critical infrastructure communities rely on every day. By improving water and utility systems from the ground up, this investment will deliver long-term benefits for Mississippi families while adding even more momentum to our state’s economic success.” – Gov. Tate Reeves
“Companies don’t choose Mississippi because we make promises. They choose Mississippi because we deliver results. Projects like Underground Solutions move forward here because we align the right partners and deliver the workforce and infrastructure companies need to succeed. That approach keeps investment moving, timelines on track and Mississippi competitive for the long haul.” – Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork
“Azuria and Insituform have been a part of the Batesville community for nearly 40 years, and this new facility is a testament to our ongoing confidence in the state of Mississippi. We are excited to expand our footprint in the region and welcome new Underground Solutions team members to the family.” – Rob Tullman, President & CEO, Azuria Water Solutions
“The recruitment of Underground Solutions is a clear reflection of our region’s strong workforce pipeline, steady economic and population growth and the ease of doing business in Panola County. This achievement highlights the power of collaboration among our economic development partners and local elected officials who worked together to bring this project across the finish line.” – Panola Partnership Executive Director Joe Azar
“TVA and Tallahatchie Valley Electric Partnership are excited to welcome Underground Solutions to Batesville. We are proud to partner with Mississippi Development Authority and Panola Partnership in our shared commitment to fostering economic growth in the region, and to support companies like Underground Solutions. We celebrate this announcement together and look forward to the company’s future business success here.” – TVA Vice President of Economic Development Heidi Smith
“The significance of Underground Solutions’ investment in Batesville goes beyond job creation, it’s about expanding access to careers that require precision, technical skill and long-term growth potential. AccelerateMS is committed to working alongside partners to ensure the people of this region are prepared to succeed in these roles, strengthening both the local workforce and the industries that depend on it.” – AccelerateMS Executive Director Courtney Taylor