US Durum Products LTD, a couscous manufacturer, is investing $8.04 million to relocate from Lancaster County to a larger manufacturing facility in Harrisburg.
The move will allow the company to invest in equipment and technologies that will increase production volume, improve supply chain efficiency, and better serve its customer base. The company’s product line includes falafel, flour, orzo, quinoa, rice, semolina and tabouli.
The project, which was coordinated by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s BusinessPA team, will create or retain 64 jobs over the next three years.
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) submitted a funding proposal that includes a $100,000 Pennsylvania First grant and a $40,000 WEDnetPA grant to train its workers.
“We’d like to thank DCED and the Shapiro Administration for their support in helping us make this move to Harrisburg,” Said Chergui, US Durum CEO and president, said. “We are happy to be here and look forward to being a strong part of the local community for many years to come.”
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, DCED Secretary Rick Siger and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined US Durum, local leaders and members of Congress on Wednesday to celebrate the company’s expansion.
Manufacturing contributes more than $116 billion to Pennsylvania’s economy annually.