
Italy-based Il Pastaio, a pasta manufacturer, plans to build its first North America manufacturing facility at the Great Stream Commons business park in Gregg Township. The facility will total 71,300 square feet.
Il Pastaio operates three manufacturing facilities in Italy and is opening a North America facility to increase its gnocchi manufacturing capabilities and grow its presence in the United States.
Pennsylvania won a multistate competition for the facility’s location.
“Having an Italian company like Il Pastaio recognize that Pennsylvania is the best place to do business proves we’re getting stuff done and delivering real results,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said. “Pennsylvania has a strong business climate, a strategic location, and thriving industries for companies ready to grow and succeed. This investment highlights the commonwealth’s ability to attract global leaders in manufacturing, create good-paying jobs, and support our local communities – and my administration will continue aggressively competing for global business.”
The project is expected to create at least 74 full-time jobs in Union County and add more than $12.5 million to the local economy.
The Department of Community and Economic Development will provide the company with up to $72,200 in tax credits through the Manufacturing Tax Credit Program and a $111,000 WEDnetPA grant to train workers.
Il Pastaio sells gnocchi production under the Il Pastaio and Patarò brands.