Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Friday that Cavco Industries, Inc., a leader in the manufactured home building industry, has chosen the state to expand its national manufacturing operation.
The move is expected to create 55 new jobs and retain 607 existing jobs over the next three years. Cavco recently purchased The Commodore Corporation, known as Commodore Homes, LLC, and its three home production facilities in Clarion and Butler counties.
“Having a nationally recognized company like Cavco choose to expand their operations in Pennsylvania sends a very clear message to other businesses about the strength of our manufacturing sector,” said Gov. Wolf. “We are pleased to support this expansion project that will create and retain a total of 662 jobs and provide a significant boost to the local economies.”
The company said it will continue to invest and expand operations in Butler and Clarion counties and that the company’s expansion project would include construction, renovation, equipment, and infrastructure costs.
“Cavco is excited about the combination of Commodore and Cavco,” said Steve Like, senior vice president for business development at Cavco. “This acquisition allows Cavco to expand its business into the northeastern U.S. housing markets we have not previously served. Commodore’s strong reputation for quality and service, combined with the experienced and talented workforce at its Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities, provide the basis for potential future growth.”
The company received a proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for $220,000 in Pennsylvania First grant funding and a $98,000 workforce development grant to train workers. Cavco has committed to investing more than $8 million in the project.