JOMAC Ltd. announces expansion in Carroll County
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Ohio Southeast Economic Development-
JOMAC Ltd, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) and Carroll County Economic Development, Wednesday announced an investment of over $290,000 to expand their services and create six new jobs in Carroll County.
Established in 1998, JOMAC Ltd. is an Ohio-based company that designs, manufactures and constructs aluminum truck bodies and cranes that are placed on the trucks. The vehicles are used in a number of industries including agriculture, construction, fire and rescue, and energy services.
“We are constantly looking for ways to be more competitive and meet the needs of our customers,” said Rich Jones, President, JOMAC LTD. “The new machinery, being acquired with assistance from JobsOhio, will allow us to increase production, cut waste and lower energy costs.”
The investment includes the purchase of a new plasma cutter that will replace two older machines, as well as building renovations and utility upgrades, increasing productivity while reducing scrap, energy and training costs.
“JOMAC has been a vital business in our community for a long time,” said Christopher Modranski, Director of Carroll County Economic Development and County Commissioner. “Being able to provide them assistance with the purchase of this equipment not only makes them more efficient but also allows them to hire additional employees ultimately creating greater value for Carroll County and the great state of Ohio.”
JobsOhio supported the project with a $25,000 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant and OhioSE assisted the company with the grant process. The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant exists to provide financial support for eligible projects in designated distressed communities and/or for businesses owned by underrepresented populations across the state.
“Rich Jones has built an impressive business. What began in a small garage is now a robust company that manufactures customized service trucks for clients worldwide,” said OhioSE President Mike Jacoby. “Small businesses like JOMAC Ltd. are so important to Ohio’s economy. We are pleased to be able to support their growth in Carroll County with a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant.”
JOMAC Ltd. was founded by owner and President Rich Jones in 1988. The company began as Jones Manufacturing in a small garage south of Carrollton, manufacturing heavy-duty hand carts. As Rich Jones gained extensive fabrication skills and developed new methods of manufacturing, the product line soon grew and one garage turned into two, and still, there wasn’t nearly enough space. Business picked up very quickly and the decision was made to move to a new facility to keep up with the rapidly expanding business. Jones Manufacturing was changed shortly after the move to today’s shortened version, JOMAC Ltd.
Carroll County Economic Development helps current businesses on their path to retention and/or expansion. Their mission is to create sustainable, good-paying jobs for Carroll County. Increasing the amount of infrastructure within the county is crucial to achieving the goals of the Economic Development office.
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties; they are the newest and geographically the largest of the six regions across the state. OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies and other entities to expand, retain and attract businesses in the counties they serve. Learn more at OhioSE.com.
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 though Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow JobsOhio on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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Established in 1998, JOMAC Ltd. is an Ohio-based company that designs, manufactures and constructs aluminum truck bodies and cranes that are placed on the trucks. The vehicles are used in a number of industries including agriculture, construction, fire and rescue, and energy services.
“We are constantly looking for ways to be more competitive and meet the needs of our customers,” said Rich Jones, President, JOMAC LTD. “The new machinery, being acquired with assistance from JobsOhio, will allow us to increase production, cut waste and lower energy costs.”
The investment includes the purchase of a new plasma cutter that will replace two older machines, as well as building renovations and utility upgrades, increasing productivity while reducing scrap, energy and training costs.
“JOMAC has been a vital business in our community for a long time,” said Christopher Modranski, Director of Carroll County Economic Development and County Commissioner. “Being able to provide them assistance with the purchase of this equipment not only makes them more efficient but also allows them to hire additional employees ultimately creating greater value for Carroll County and the great state of Ohio.”
JobsOhio supported the project with a $25,000 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant and OhioSE assisted the company with the grant process. The JobsOhio Inclusion Grant exists to provide financial support for eligible projects in designated distressed communities and/or for businesses owned by underrepresented populations across the state.
“Rich Jones has built an impressive business. What began in a small garage is now a robust company that manufactures customized service trucks for clients worldwide,” said OhioSE President Mike Jacoby. “Small businesses like JOMAC Ltd. are so important to Ohio’s economy. We are pleased to be able to support their growth in Carroll County with a JobsOhio Inclusion Grant.”
JOMAC Ltd. was founded by owner and President Rich Jones in 1988. The company began as Jones Manufacturing in a small garage south of Carrollton, manufacturing heavy-duty hand carts. As Rich Jones gained extensive fabrication skills and developed new methods of manufacturing, the product line soon grew and one garage turned into two, and still, there wasn’t nearly enough space. Business picked up very quickly and the decision was made to move to a new facility to keep up with the rapidly expanding business. Jones Manufacturing was changed shortly after the move to today’s shortened version, JOMAC Ltd.
Carroll County Economic Development helps current businesses on their path to retention and/or expansion. Their mission is to create sustainable, good-paying jobs for Carroll County. Increasing the amount of infrastructure within the county is crucial to achieving the goals of the Economic Development office.
Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern, and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties; they are the newest and geographically the largest of the six regions across the state. OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies and other entities to expand, retain and attract businesses in the counties they serve. Learn more at OhioSE.com.
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 though Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow JobsOhio on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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