Central Machinery Company LLC (DBA CenMac Metalworks), a family-owned manufacturing company that performs laser cutting, CNC machining, robotic and manual welding, stamping and plasma cutting, has announced plans to expand its facility in Marion, OH, creating 55 additional jobs. Hiring for production positions will begin in Q3 2018.
The 30,000 sq. ft. expansion of the existing facility on 1339 E. Fairground Road will be used to accommodate the company's 25% year-over-year growth. CenMac Metalworks will invest more than $8.6 million for the expansion, including $4.9 million for building costs, $3.5 million for monitoring and evaluation and $265,000 for training.
"The strong workforce in Marion and in the Columbus region as a whole has helped fuel our company's ongoing growth," said CenMac Metalworks President Rod Galbreath. "This investment will enable us to upgrade our capabilities and provide the much-needed expansion for this phase of our growth."
Galbreath added, "CenMac has received great support from many Marion-area resources, including the Marion County Regional Planning Commission, Marion CAN DO!, Marion County Job and Family Services, Columbus 2020 and our consultants, Mayflower Capital Group. We are proud to call Marion home for nearly 60 years."
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer said, "We are happy and excited to help facilitate CenMac Metalworks' ongoing growth in Marion. The company's decision to stay and expand here further establishes the region as a manufacturing leader and highlights the strength of our skilled workforce."
"CenMac Metalworks' investment in Ohio is an example of how advanced manufacturing companies are leveraging this state's talent, innovation and resources to rapidly grow here," said Glenn Richardson, JobsOhio Managing Director for Advanced Technology. "Along with Columbus 2020, we look forward to working with CenMac Metalworks as it more than doubles its number of associates in Marion."
For more information contact:
CenMac Metalworks
1339 E. Fairground Road
Marion, OH 43302
740-387-1289
info@cenmacmetalworks.com
www.cenmacmetalworks.com