Berner International invests $15.4M to expand air curtain manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania
Berner International has announced plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania. The company, which designs and manufactures high-performance air curtains for a range of industries, has invested $15.4 million into the project, creating at least 74 new jobs and retaining 127 existing positions.
Berner will build a 55,000-square-foot addition to its existing facility located at 111 Progress Avenue. The expanded site will enhance the company’s production capacity and support its ability to meet growing global demand. The new space will be used to introduce advanced manufacturing technologies that optimize operations and improve logistics.
To support the project, Berner received a funding proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that includes a $2.4 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan, a $575,000 Pennsylvania First grant, and a $250,000 WEDnetPA grant for workforce training.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Mikael Berner, Chair of the Board, Berner International, said, “This expansion is a significant step in Berner’s journey to meeting the global demand for high quality air curtains. It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to our team, to innovation, and to the advanced manufacturing capabilities that strengthens our leadership in air movement solutions.”
Josh Shapiro, Governor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, added, “Berner’s decision to double down on Pennsylvania and expand here is yet another reminder that we’re the best state in the nation for companies to grow and thrive. Whether it’s an existing business or a new one, my Administration is committed to giving companies the tools they need to thrive, like a strategic location near major markets, a talented, skilled workforce, and fast, efficient permitting processes to deliver answers quickly. We’re making these types of strategic investments to further boost our economy and provide jobs for Pennsylvanians – and we’re just getting started.”
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Alexis Gajewski is a manufacturing writer and editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the people, practices, and technologies that keep industrial facilities running. For more than a decade, she served as Senior Content Strategist for Plant Services, creating content for plant managers, engineers, and maintenance professionals on a variety of industrial topics.
During her tenure, Alexis worked to develop the brand’s digital strategy and helped launch and produce Great Question: A Manufacturing Podcast. She also created The Lighter Side of Manufacturing, a weekly blog that explored the inventive and sometimes humorous side of the industry.
Alexis co-founded Influential Women in Manufacturing, a recognition program that honored 49 women in its first two years, earned an industry award for Best Product Launch, and received a proclamation from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and a commendation from U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth.
She also led newsroom operations and development at a large media company where she set editorial standards, developed training curriculum, and helped support AI adoption for more than 150 editors across 80+ brands spanning manufacturing, industrial processing, automation, and more.
Additionally, Alexis works as a freelance writer and editor, and her areas of interest include continuous improvement, the skilled workforce, and the role of emerging technology on the plant floor.
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