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Chillicothe Kenworth Announces Expansion, New Jobs in Ross County
$1.4 Million Investment and 119 New, High-Paying Jobs
Company Name: Chillicothe Kenworth LLC
Location: Chillicothe
Region: Southeast
Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing
Company Profile: MHC RoadReady Center, Inc, also known as Chillicothe Kenworth, provides installation of value-added part and accessories to Kenworth and other heavy-duty trucks before delivery to the customer, offering customization options for end users.
Company Website: https://mhc.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: Expansion
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 119
- Jobs retained: 76
Types of jobs:
- 73 new jobs from RoadForce, heavy-duty truck and trailer parts
- 46 new jobs from the RoadReady Center (Chillicothe Kenworth LLC)
Capital Investment: $1,400,500
Company Need:
This investment will allow the company to significantly build out its manufacturing operations by expanding its dump bed manufacturing capabilities paving the way for future growth opportunities.
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Why Ohio?
MHC has chosen to expand its Chillicothe Kenworth location because of the highly-skilled workforce and talent in Ohio. The existing capacity and available buildings also make Ohio an attractive option.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development