Home care products manufacturer makes second major investment in the region
Company Name: First Quality Home Care Products LLC
Location: Archbold
Site Region: Northwest
Country of Origin:
Country: U.S.
Industry Sector: Shale Energy and Petrochemicals
Company Profile: Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania, into a group of companies that employ more than 5,000 team members. With operations across the U.S. and Canada, First Quality provides high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations as well as flexible packaging solutions and high-definition printing.
Company Website: www.firstquality.com
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
Jobs committed: 400
Jobs retained: 0
Types of jobs: Manufacturing
Capital Investment: $300,000,000
Timetable: The company anticipates beginning its project in 2028.
Company Need:
First Quality representatives cited Northwest Ohio as a strategic location to balance their east- and west-coast footprint in the U.S., thereby improving logistics and service for their customers.
Testimonial:
“Our investment in Northwest Ohio reflects our continued commitment to the people and communities of this region. We are grateful to our local partners for their collaboration and support as we continue to grow our U.S. operations.”
- Jim Dodge, Chief Financial Officer, First Quality
Why Ohio?
First Quality’s new production facility in Archbold, Ohio in Fulton County is the company’s second major investment in Northwest Ohio in the past year.
In Northwest Ohio, the company found a skilled workforce, an ideal location, and an environment that fosters growth and success for manufacturers.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio
Regional Growth Partnership
Fulton County Economic Development