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Plastpro 2000 Announces Significant Expansion in Ashtabula, Creating 145 New Jobs
Leading Fiberglass Door Manufacturer to Nearly Double Its Workforce
Company Name: Plastpro 2000, Inc.
Location: Ashtabula
Site Region: Northeast
Country of Origin:
- Country: USA
- Region: California
Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing
Company Profile: Plastpro Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, is a leading U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass entry doors, serving customers across the United States. Customers include Millwork Sales, Milliken, and ABS.
Company Website: https://www.plastproinc.com/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 145
- Jobs retained: 153
- Types of jobs: Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $52,750,000
Company Need:
Plastpro was looking to further invest in vertical integration of raw materials and enhance its existing product offerings. The company is also looking to expand its product offering to include interior doors and increase its production capacity.
Testimonial:
"We take pride in being part of the Ashtabula community, with multiple generations of local families already employed at our facility and many more residents joining our team. Our commitment to American-made manufacturing of high-quality products is paramount, and building a well-trained workforce in the heart of America is one of our principles."
– Shirley Wang, Plastpro 2000 CEO
Why Ohio?
Ohio’s manufacturing sector employs more than 600,000 skilled individuals, the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the United States. In addition, Ohio’s role as a leader in advanced manufacturing is more vital than ever as companies embrace new ways of making things with additive manufacturing, automation, advanced materials, and other new technologies.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, Team NEO, The Growth Partnership of Ashtabula County