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Whirlpool Looks to New Project in 2012
Current plans mean 65 new jobs for the community
GREENVILLE- The KitchenAid division of Whirlpool in Greenville
continues to create opportunity for the local community as project
plans for 2012 took another step forward this week in Columbus where
the company was approved for state tax credits based on job creation.
Whirlpool has already expanded its manufacturing facility during the
current year.
On Monday, the Ohio Tax Credit Authority issued a job creation tax
credit of 45% over 5 years based on the company’s projected hiring in
connection with the development of a new product line at the Greenville
site. In the agreement with the state, Whirlpool states that the new
project should generate 65 new jobs and approximately $2.2 million in
additional annual payroll over the next 3 years.
“We are excited at the opportunity to bring back a product that is
currently outsourced to Asia. It’s not every day that you see companies
bring back products that are built in China,” said Bill Good, plant
leader, Greenville division of Whirlpool.
The agreement also stated that Whirlpool’s project would result in
about $340,000 in capital expenditure. Later this month, final approval
is expected on a $100,000 grant from the state to help offset the costs
of Whirlpool’s local investment.
“Partnering for Progress was thrilled for the chance to work with the
state on incentives for our top employer,” stated Darke County Economic
Development Director Marc Saluk. “I’m happy to say that the state saw
the value in investing back in a company that is always investing in
us.”
According to Saluk, the State of Ohio was also key in other recent
county projects including the retention of The FRAMGroup and the
attraction of Continental Carbonic to the county. Overall, the county
has secured over $7 million in state incentives for local company
projects this year. The incentives extended to Whirlpool will add
approximately $188,700 to that total.
“This project also gave the City a chance to work more with local
management and to get to know the company better. We’re thankful they
gave us the chance to work on their behalf,” stated Greenville Mayor
Mike Bowers.
Whirlpool is the largest employer in Darke County with 900+ employees.
Their commitment to the local area has grown over the years with the
construction of their current manufacturing site at 1701 KitchenAid Way
and the more recent construction of a world-wide distribution center
across the street.
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