Curtiss-Wright Corp. has announced that TapcoEnpro International, a business unit of its Flow Control segment, broke ground to officially commence construction of a USD 36 million, manufacturing facility in Chambers County, Texas, US. The company will build large vessels and equipment for the refining and petrochemical industries as well as support the production of large valve products in the new facility, which will house some of the most modern machining and fabrication equipment available in the industry. The new facility will cover over 12 acres of property and includes a 118,000sq/ft manufacturing area. Key features will include on-site blasting and painting, refractory installation, superior material handling and convenient barge transportation. The facility is expected to be operational in March 2011.