California-based telecom business relocating to Rockwall

When you run the numbers, the decision becomes easy.

Channell Commercial Corporation will occupy a 175,000-square-foot facility to be built at the northwest corner of John King Boulevard and Justin Road. Construction on the $20 million office and industrial building will begin in the fourth quarter and will house 200 workers.

The company will keep a plant in California but said it’s setting up the new Texas operation because of California’s less-attractive business environment.