Kolmar invests $60M to expand cosmetics manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania
Kolmar USA has announced plans to open a $60 million cosmetics manufacturing facility in Scott Technology Park, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. The company, which develops, manufactures, and packages cosmetics and personal care products, invested $60 million in this expansion and will create 280 new jobs while retaining 290 existing positions.
The new facility includes administrative offices, warehousing, and production capabilities. It benefits from a $480,000 Job Creation Tax Credit and a $126,000 WEDnet grant for workforce training through the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED). Additionally, the site’s Keystone Opportunity Zone (KOZ) status has provided approximately $4.6 million in tax benefits to support the project.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Yong Chul “Ben” Hur, CEO of Kolmar USA, said, “The KOZ designation provides a tremendous opportunity for us to grow while also contributing to the revitalization of an area ready for new investment. This new facility isn’t just about growing our production capabilities — it’s about creating new opportunities, strengthening our community, and building the future of a beauty manufacturing hub right here in northeast Pennsylvania.”
Department of Community & Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger added, “This project marks a big win for Kolmar, Northeastern Pennsylvania, and the entire Commonwealth. Manufacturing is at the heart of Pennsylvania’s dynamic economy, which it why it is one of the key industries the Shapiro Administration has focused on in Pennsylvania’s Economic Development Strategy. We will continue to double down on our efforts to show the world that Pennsylvania is the premiere place to grow and maintain business.”
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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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