HUNTINGTON, Ind. - - Governor Mitch Daniels joined executives from Onward Manufacturing Company today to announce that the company will locate its first U.S. grill production center here, creating more than 300 new jobs by 2011.
The company, which manufactures barbecue gas grills for retail sale, will invest several million dollars to improve and equip an existing 400,000 square-foot building, which formerly housed a fireplace manufacturer.
The Waterloo, Ontario - based company, which employs people worldwide, has already begun hiring personnel in Huntington and plans to hire more staff as production ramps up at the facility over the next several months.
"We are very confident about the benefits provided by manufacturing in the United States," said Ted Witzel, chief executive officer of Onward Manufacturing Company. "A highly skilled workforce, efficient production practices and access to high quality materials will enable us to provide our customers with a higher quality product while maintaining competitive prices."
Founded in 1904 as the Rite-Away Fountain Pen Company, Onward got its start manufacturing grills in 1984 as a contract manufacturer of Arkla gas grills. Today, Onward Manufacturing Company markets its grills under the brand names of Broil King®, Broil-Mate and GrillPro®. In addition to grills, the company also produces grilling accessories sold at retailers across North America and in 30 countries around the world.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Onward Manufacturing up to $1.6 million in performance-based tax credits and up to $150,000 in training grants based on the company's job creation plans. The city of Huntington will provide additional property tax abatement at the request of Huntington County United Economic Development.
Onward Manufacturing Company Ltd. is a family owned company in business since 1906. For more information please visit www.omcbbq.com.
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