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Vinyl Kraft Acquisition Expanding Southern Ohio Facility

Manufacturer to add 73 new jobs for second-chance citizens

Published: Mon Feb 27 2023

Company Name: Vinyl Kraft Acquisition, LLC

Location: New Boston

Site Region: Southeast

Industry Sector: Advanced Manufacturing

Company Profile: Vinyl Kraft Acquisition, LLC is a family-owned and operated company established in 1991 in New Boston. The company manufactures vinyl replacement doors and windows. It ranks as the largest manufacturing employer in Scioto County.

Company Website: https://vinylkraft.com/

Project Summary:

Type of Project: Expansion

Jobs:

Jobs committed: 73
Jobs retained: 165
Types of jobs: Production

Capital Investment: $2,250,000

Timetable: The investment is expected to result in the creation of 73 new jobs during the next three years.

Company Need:

Due to extraordinary demand for its products, Vinyl Kraft needs to add new equipment to double the facility’s throughput and add automation. In addition to expanding facility operations, there is a need to hire 73 new employees to fill roles for the additional throughput. The company has committed to hiring restored citizens in its open production roles.

Testimonial:

Being a labor intensive-manufacturer, our employees are truly what set us apart. Creating an environment to offer employment opportunities to restored citizens is transforming our business. As we continue to grow, we anticipate a lasting impact within our region.

- Ryan Rolfe -

Executive Vice President / Vinyl Kraft Window and Door

Why Ohio?

Ohio’s role as a leader in advanced manufacturing is more vital than ever as companies embrace new ways of making things with additive manufacturing, automation, advanced materials, and other new technologies.

Ohio’s manufacturing sector employs over 600,000 skilled individuals, the third-largest manufacturing workforce in the U.S. In addition, Vinyl Kraft has been doing business in Ohio since 1991 and cites its workforce as a primary reason for choosing to expand in Scioto County.

Collaborators:

JobsOhio, The Ohio Department of Development, Scioto County Economic Development Department, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE)