{"id":23424,"date":"2024-01-29T19:17:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T19:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/?post_type=news&p=23424"},"modified":"2024-08-06T14:47:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T14:47:54","slug":"welch-packaging-group-inc-plans-new-facility-in-wooster","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/news\/welch-packaging-group-inc-plans-new-facility-in-wooster\/","title":{"rendered":"Welch Packaging Group, Inc. Plans New Facility in Wooster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Welch Packaging Group, Inc. a manufacturer and supplier of custom corrugated boxes for industrial use as well as retail ready packaging, has announced plans to open a new production facility in Wooster. The Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) approved the project for tax credit assistance during its Ohio Tax Credit Authority meeting today. This opportunity will create 50 new jobs in the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facility will add to the growing Welch Packaging network of 20  <\/sup>locations spread across seven states. Focused on vertical integration and supply chain security, the infrastructure put in place in Wooster will enable the company to increase production to meet the rising demands of customers, new and existing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe look forward to opening our 5th business in Ohio, furthering our commitment to growth in the Buckeye state,\u201d shared Scott Welch, President and CEO of Welch Packaging. \u201cThe City of Wooster has been an excellent partner, developing a strong and capable workforce that is sure to create a solid base of operations. We are excited to contribute to the growth of Wooster and the surrounding areas by providing employment opportunities and supporting the local economy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A local team consisting of members of the City of Wooster and Wayne Economic Development Council, ODOD, JobsOhio, and Team NEO provided the company with information to secure their decision to locate in Northeast Ohio, contingent upon all state and local incentive approvals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The City of Wooster is proud to welcome Welch Packaging Group to Northeast Ohio,” announced Mayor Bob Reynolds. \u201cThe City of Wooster partnered with the State of Ohio in providing financial support aimed at accommodating the firm’s anticipated operations. I see this as an exceptional opportunity for our residents and business community to have a new partner in growing economic opportunities, and also for Welch Packaging Group. This is further evidence of what a fantastic place Wooster is to do business.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are pleased that Welch Packaging has selected to invest in Wayne County,\u201d stated Maribeth Burns, president of the Wayne Economic Development Council. \u201cSince the late nineties, Welch has continued to expand their geographic footprint across the Midwest through expansion from organic sales growth, acquisitions, and the continued development of their roughly 1,400 associates. They will be a great addition to Wayne County\u2019s driven, dynamic, and diverse business base.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt was a great team effort with local partners, JobsOhio, and the Ohio Department of Development, to ensure Welch Packaging Group chose the Northeast Ohio Region for their new facility,\u201d added Chief Executive Officer Bill Koehler. \u201cWith the region\u2019s strong manufacturing legacy and talented workforce, we are sure that the company will flourish here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About Welch Packaging Group, Inc.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1985 as Elkhart Container, this family-owned business has grown to be a network of custom corrugated manufacturing companies concentrated in the Midwest and Midsouth. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Welch Packaging serves customers from 20 corrugated business and one packaging distribution business. Welch also serves over 1,400 associates. Providing a local approach to business, Welch companies invest in their communities, their equipment, and most importantly their associates. Welch Packaging provides industrial packaging, retail ready packaging and offers assembly and fulfillment services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Team NEO<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Team NEO is a private, nonprofit economic development organization accelerating business growth and job creation throughout the 18 counties of the Northeast Ohio Region. As the designated JobsOhio Network Partner, we align and amplify local economic development efforts in the region\u2019s 18-counties; we conduct research and data analysis to inform local conversations and influence solutions; we market the Northeast Ohio Region; and we work to increase access to jobs, education and training for the region\u2019s 4.3 million people. We do this to build a more vibrant regional economy; one that is more talented, equitable, competitive, innovative, resilient, and prosperous. For more information, visit chrisr359.sg-host.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About JobsOhio<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio through Find Your Ohio<\/a>. JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition<\/a>, Ohio Southeast Economic Development<\/a>, One Columbus<\/a>, REDI Cincinnati<\/a>, Regional Growth Partnership<\/a> and Team NEO<\/a>. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com<\/a>. Follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17215,"template":"","categories":[8,12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23424","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-manufacturing"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/23424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/23424\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23430,"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/23424\/revisions\/23430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17215"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/northeastohioregion.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}