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America’s Top Stairlift Manufacturer Plans to Open New Warehouse in NE Ohio, Creating 125 New Jobs
Acorn Stairlifts will invest $3.4 million in Lorain County to operate a warehouse and distribution center in Sheffield Township, building and installing in-home stairlifts.
Company Name: Acorn Stairlifts Inc.
Location: Sheffield Township
Site Region: Northeast
Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing
Company Profile: Acorn Stairlifts is America's leading stairlift manufacturer. The company specializes in the manufacturing and installation of in-home stairlifts.
Company Website: https://www.acornstairlifts.ca/
Project Summary:
Type of Project: New Location
Jobs:
- Jobs committed: 125
Capital Investment: $3,400,000
Company Need:
Acorn Stairlifts, Inc plans to move its North American Distribution Center to this location bringing approximately 25-50 full-time positions. Acorn will look to utilize this location for light assembly, which would create another 50 classes bringing about 125 jobs for work at the Sheffield Center location over the next 2-3 years.
Testimonial
The selection of Lorain County is a strategic location to service our customers efficiently. Having been from this region, I also know the talented and dedicated workforce will ensure our success.
Why Ohio?
The company chose to expand in the Northeast Ohio Region due to the legacy of manufacturing talent and exceptional logistics, including a renowned infrastructure and proximity to key markets.
Collaborators:
JobsOhio, TeamNeo, Lorain County, Sheffield Township, Ohio Department of Development