Orthman Factory Expansion in Cleburne, TX

Orthman Conveying Systems has filed for a significant expansion at its Cleburne facility located at 650 W. INDUSTRIAL BLVD., Cleburne, TX 76033. The project, officially titled Orthman Factory Expansion, involves adding 19,331 sq ft to the existing metal fabrication building. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026, this privately funded construction project carries an estimated total cost of $4,838,880. The work is targeted for July 2027.

Scope and Design

The filing details a metal building expansion and related site improvements to an existing building used for metal fabrication. Martin Randell Stumberg is the registered accessibility specialist overseeing the TABS compliance for this addition. Bensaer LLC serves as the design firm of record for the expansion. This is not an isolated effort for the firm; Bensaer LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,920,000, including work at Austin Bergstrom International Airport and William P. Hobby International Airport.

Cost and Market Context

At $250 per square foot, the project cost is notably above the Johnson County median of $119 per square foot for additions to existing buildings. The estimated cost of $4,838,880 places this filing in the top quarter of similar projects in the county, where the median estimated cost is $500,000. The scheduled build window of 182 days is close to the county median of 208 days. The local economy in ZIP code 76033 supports this development, with a median household income of $69,870 and a population of about 28,246.

Johnson County unemployment was reported at 3.8 percent in September 2026, a figure lower than the previous year. The project sits on private land for private use, funded entirely by Orthman Conveying Systems. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, with plan review pending. The TDLR status remains Project Registered as the firm moves toward the completion target.