Contegra Completes 120,000 SF Manufacturing Facility for Elite Tool in Moscow Mills, Missouri

Aerospace, Defense Manufacturer Grows Footprint, Adds Jobs With $30M Expansion

This article originally ran in St. Louis Business Journal on August 26, 2025. An aerospace and defense manufacturer has completed a $30 million move and expansion of its advanced manufacturing facility. Elite Tool, a lean contract manufacturer for the aerospace, commercial and defense industries, has expanded into a new 120,000-square-foot production facility within its longtime hometown of Moscow Mills, in Lincoln County. The new plant replace…

Contegra Completes 120,000 SF Manufacturing Facility for Elite Tool in Moscow Mills, Missouri

MOSCOW MILLS, MO. — Contegra Construction has completed a 120,000-square-foot manufacturing facility for Elite Tool in Moscow Mills, a northern suburb of St. Louis. The project replaces the company’s 70,000-square-foot manufacturing operation. The $20 million expansion is expected to create 30 new jobs. Located at 609 Tropicana Village Drive, the property features a 110,000-square-foot manufacturing zone, 8,000-square-foot office and 2,000 squar…

Contegra Completes 120,000SF Expansion for Elite Tool in Moscow Mills, MO - Construction Forum

A hidden business gem in Moscow Mills, MO. is expanding with a new advanced manufacturing facility completed by Contegra Construction. Elite Tool, an established lean contract manufacturer for the aerospace, commercial and defense industries, has moved into a new 120,000-square-foot facility. It replaces the firm’s 70,000-square-foot manufacturing operation. The $20 million expansion is expected to create 30 new jobs. Located at 609 Tropicana Vi…