Berwick Industries, a consumer ribbon and bow products manufacturer, plans to invest $5 million to begin operations in Columbia County. The company purchased the former Berwick Offray bow and ribbon production facility and the facility’s mechanical and electrical assets.
“We’re not only reopening the doors, but we’re also raising the standard,” Carey Edwards, Berwick Industries owner and CEO, said. “The revival of Berwick Industries represents a renewed investment in Pennsylvania’s skilled workforce, the creation of high-quality American jobs, and a meaningful boost to our local economy. We are honoring our heritage while modernizing our operations, combining time-tested craftsmanship with advanced innovation to deliver uncompromising, made-in-the-USA quality for generations to come.”
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development submitted a funding proposal for a $2.8 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan, a $200,000 Pennsylvania First grant and a $150,000 WEDnetPA grant.
“Berwick Industries Incorporated’s commitment to the commonwealth will further boost the manufacturing industry — one of the important industries we’re focusing on in our economic development strategy,” department Secretary Rick Siger said. “The company’s operation will breathe new life into a vacant production facility and create real opportunities for Pennsylvanians — including dislocated workers.”
The project is expected to create 125 jobs within three years.