HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania is investing more than $3 million to support the multi-million expansion of C&J Industries Inc. of Meadville, a plastics manufacturing company, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this morning.
Headquartered in Meadville since 1962, C&J Industries has been investing $7 million in an expansion that began last October.
One of the leading manufacturing companies in Crawford County, C&J Industries makes products used in the health care, technology, consumer, and transportation industries. The project will create at least 66 new, full-time jobs and retain an additional 262 existing jobs across the company.
“Pennsylvania is the best state in the nation for companies to grow and succeed — companies like C&J Industries that were founded here and have found success know that better than anyone — and I’m proud that we’re investing in a Pennsylvania company to help them expand,” Shapiro said in a statement issued this morning.
“My administration is working to make Pennsylvania a leader in economic development, job creation and innovation,” Shapiro said. “We will continue to compete aggressively for projects like this one — and C&J Industries’ decision to continue growing in the Commonwealth sends a clear message that Pennsylvania is open for business.”
C&J Industries operates out of two side-by-side buildings totaling 214,285 square feet at 760 Water St. in Meadville. The manufacturing facility totals 162,370 square-feet and is at maximum capacity. The investment has allowed C&J to add a 24,200 square-foot expansion of the manufacturing facility, which includes an enclosed walkway to join the two buildings and the purchase of new manufacturing equipment.
The company received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for a $3 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan and a $60,000 workforce development grant to train workers.
“Manufacturing is one of the five key industries in our new Economic Development Strategy, and we’re going continue to strengthen that sector by making strategic investments in companies like C&J Industries,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “C&J has been a mainstay in Crawford County for over 60 years, and we’re thrilled to support their expansion. We look forward to the next 60 years as they continue grow and thrive right here in the Commonwealth.”
C&J Industries manufactures thermoplastic products for original equipment manufacturers in a variety of industries, including medical, pharmaceutical packaging, telecommunications, business machines, transportation, industrial, and consumer products.
“On behalf of our nearly 300 employees, we’re thrilled to receive this investment,” Jerry Sargent, C&J Industries chief executive officer, said in statement. “This commitment from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will allow our employee-owned company and their families, and the community we have called home for 62 years, to continue to grow and thrive.”
The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, experienced economic development professionals who report directly to the Governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania.
“C&J Industries is a legacy company in Crawford County and we were thrilled to see the Commonwealth support their expansion which will allow for job creation and substantial growth at the Meadville facility,” Jim Becker, executive director of the Economic Progress Alliance of Crawford County, said. :The company is now able to expand their physical plant, hire over 60 new employees, and invest major dollars into machinery and equipment in order to meet customer demand. This project will have lasting impacts on Crawford County and the region.”
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