Homeland Manufacturing Services to establish new facility in Benner Township

Homeland Manufacturing Services, Inc., a veteran-owned electronics manufacturer located in State College, will establish a new facility in Benner Township, Centre County.

Homeland will build an initial 12,500 square feet of space for the Benner Township Facility and invest at least $1.96 million into the project, which is expected to create 10 new full-time jobs and retain a further 20 jobs over the next three years.

“As one of the fastest-growing veteran-owned private manufacturers in the U.S., we’re proud to expand right here in Centre County where we’ve been since the start,” John Bonislawski, president and CEO of Homeland, said. “We appreciate the support of the Governor’s Action Team in making this expansion a reality.”

Homeland received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development for a $13,500 grant through the Workforce and Economic Development Network of Pennsylvania program to assist with job training costs. The company also received approval for a $2.65 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority.

The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team in collaboration with the Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership.

“Any time we can support Pennsylvania veterans in their business enterprises, it’s great news – but especially so when it means the business is creating good, reliable jobs in the manufacturing sector,” Gov. Tom Wolf said. “Homeland has been growing in Centre County since 2011, and I applaud its decision to continue its growth right here in Pennsylvania.”