September 22, 2010
The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded a $457,500 grant to the Mifflin County Industrial Development Authority (MCIDA) which will translate into 50 new jobs at Kardex USA, announced U.S. Representative 'GT' Thompson.
"Kardex USA is an existing tenant in the Plaza. These funds will mean jobs to the Lewistown area. The money comes from the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Community Trade Adjustment Assistance Program, which is designed to increase competition and create jobs to bolster the local economy. The funds will allow Kardex USA to expand production, hire additional employees and begin exporting its products abroad," said Thompson.
Kardex USA manufactures machinery for logistics and material retrieving systems.
Gary Oden, Chairman of the Mifflin County Industrial Development Corporation, said "The Plaza has been a source of employment for years. We appreciate the EDA support that will allow us to continue to improve the Plaza for new and expanding employers."
Construction on the improvements should begin in the Spring 2011. MCDIC is contributing $152,000 to be combined with the EDA grant.
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