Two manufacturers in German Township plan to add jobs as they expand operations.
Peer Foods Group has nearly finalized plans to construct a 53,762 square foot distribution facility warehouse at 3013 W. Presidential Way in Edinburgh. A 10-year tax abatement is being sought for the planned $3.6 million building, as well as a five-year abatement for the investment of $2.4 million in new logistical and information technology equipment.
Peer Foods Chief Financial Officer Tom Sutton says the expansion will create 11 new jobs paying an average of $17.13 an hour.
The George Utz Inc. plans to invest $3.4 million in new manufacturing equipment at its facility off County Road 250W near Edinburgh. As a result, 87 jobs will be retained, and 14 new jobs will be added by the end of 2020, the company said. The jobs are expected to pay an average wage of $16.75 an hour, company finance manager Penny Grubbs said. Georg Utz, Inc. produces custom and standard plastic containers.
The Bartholomew County Council received the proposed tax abatements at a Monday night work session.
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