Exxel Outdoors, which manufactures products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses and the U.S. military, announced last week it is relocating its national warehousing and distribution center from Reno, Nevada, to Tupelo.

It is an investment of more than $2 million for the Tupelo and Lee County area and the Mississippi Development Authority says the project will create at least 40 jobs.

Harry Kazazian, Chairman and CEO, Exxel Outdoors said the process of moving to Mississippi has been seamless.

“The Mississippi Development Authority and Lee County have provided us with an absolutely stellar experience in bringing our new Tupelo distribution operation to fruition," Kazazian said. "We look forward to becoming part of Tupelo’s amazing community, with its business-positive leadership and welcoming environment.”

Exxel Outdoors’ new Tupelo distribution center positions the company closer to the majority of its customers, providing even faster delivery and related services, according to a statement. Additionally, Tupelo provides a strong connection to Exxel’s manufacturing operations in nearby Haleyville, Alabama, where it owns the largest and only major sleeping bag plant in the U.S.

Bill Cork, MDA's executive director said he is pleased with the development.

“Exxel Outdoors is a recognized, well-respected leader in the outdoor recreation industry. As the newest business partner to the state of Mississippi, Exxel further diversifies the ever-growing portfolio of industry leaders that call Mississippi home," Cork said, "I’m certain Exxel’s prime location in Lee County, with convenient access to key transportation networks, will help ensure the company enjoys many years of success in Mississippi.”

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Monetary assistance was provided by The Mississippi Development Authority through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive, or MFLEX, program. Lee County also is assisting with the project.

Ross Reily can be reached by email at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952. You can follow him on Twitter @GreenOkra1.

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Exxel Outdoors to locate distribution center in Mississippi