Farm Plast to spend $8 million on new milk crate factory in Pennsylvania

The governor’s office of Pennsylvania announced December 3 that Farm Plast would spend $8 million on a new injection-molded milk crate factory in Muncy, Pennsylvania. The company will move into a 200,000-square-foot disused factory and use it to increase production and add new product lines.

According to state officials, Pennsylvania is contributing an additional $4 million in state support in the form of a $3.5 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan and a $500,000 grant from Pennsylvania First. In statements, Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro and other officials noted Farm Plast’s operations help support Pennsylvania’s local agricultural businesses.

According to the company’s website, Parsippany, New Jersey-based Farm Plast was founded in 2007 and employs 28 people. Aside from milk crates, Farm Plast makes bread trays, dollies and products for carrying and protecting milk in glass bottles.

What people are saying

“Farm Plast is moving full steam ahead with its new manufacturing facility in Muncy, producing high-quality, American-made products and creating jobs in the great state of Pennsylvania,” said Eric Lomak, General Manager, Farm Plast. “We plan to breathe new life into the empty warehouse that has long been forgotten and we are incredibly grateful for all the support we received from DCED and Governor Shapiro.”

“Under my leadership, Pennsylvania is now one of the top states for business — and the only state in the Northeast with a growing economy. That’s why companies are choosing to invest and grow in our Commonwealth,” said Governor Shapiro. “With historic investments in site development, a commitment to cutting red tape, and an aggressive approach to recruiting companies to locate here, our strategy is delivering real results. We’ll keep making smart, strategic investments to strengthen our economy, create jobs, and expand opportunity for every Pennsylvanian.”

“Governor Shapiro is committed to making it easier to do business in Pennsylvania for our farm, forest, and food businesses,” said Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Redding. “Investments like this have real impact — they strengthen the supply chain that our farm and food businesses rely on every day, and they bring new opportunity to rural communities. Farm Plast’s expansion in Lycoming County means more good jobs, more reliable access to the products that keep food moving safely, and a stronger agricultural economy that benefits producers and consumers across the Commonwealth.”

“Manufacturing and agriculture have always had a strong history here — which is why they’re two of the key industries we’re focusing on in Pennsylvania’s Economic Development Strategy,” said BusinessPA Senior Managing Director Vernon. “The Commonwealth has a strong business climate for companies like Farm Plast that are ready to grow and succeed here. This investment further advances our economic competitiveness and highlights our ability to attract companies from across the nation, create good-paying jobs, and support our local communities.”

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