(The Center Square) – Ohio officials closed the year announcing 14 projects across the state expected to bring more than 1,000 new jobs and retain nearly 3,000 positions.
The economic development projects represent nearly $300 million in private business investment, and each received the potential for tax breaks based on job creation from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.
The largest project is in northeast Ohio and impacts the Village of Dalton and Sugar Creek Township in Wayne County.
Provia Payroll LLC expects to create 300 full-time positions and generate $19.6 million in new annual payroll by opening new locations in Dalton and Sugar Creek.
The project includes acquisition and expansion of existing facilities to increase production.
Provia, which makes exterior building materials like entry door systems, energy-efficient windows, vinyl siding and stamped steel roofing, was approved for a 1.671%, nine-year job creation tax credit.
Also, Schneider-Electric Usa plans to create 250 full-time jobs and $15 million in new annual payroll by consolidating a project in Fairfield, Fairfield Township and Oxford in southwest Ohio.
Schneider Electric provides a range of solutions for low-voltage electric distribution, including circuit breakers, buses, enclosures and switchboards for industrial equipment manufacturers, life sciences and chemical industries.
The proposed project includes upgrading an existing facility and constructing a new facility to consolidate existing employees serving the Midwest market.
Two projects in northwest are expected to produce more than 100 jobs.
Creative Liquid Coatings plans to develop 50 full-time jobs when it expands its operations in Montpelier. The company specializes in producing plastic injection molded parts and providing paint finishes for the heavy trucking industry.
The proposed project includes the expansion of the company to meet increased customer demand and will introduce new technologies, including advanced paint and injection molding lines.
Also, Intraplas Packaging Solutions plans to create 54 jobs at its new location in Van Wert. It develops sustainable packaging solutions for the food industry.
