Industries continue to invest in Jackson County –
New investment by Cummins Seymour Engine Plant, Fostech, and Silgan Plastics, plus a planned expansion by Thormax has pushed “promised investment” for 2020 to over $60 million.
After earlier investment this year of $11.3 million, Cummins plans to invest an additional $575,000 as part of a new project.
Fostech also increased its earlier projected investment of $1,075,000 by an additional $2 million.
Additionally, Silgan continued its recent growth announcing new investment of nearly $3 million in new equipment, which is expected to add 4 new jobs to its current workforce of 208.
Thormax plans to construct a 20,000 square foot building with a projected cost of $500,000, with 8 new jobs expected as a result.
Source: Jackson County Industrial Development, 3rd quarter 2020