New York-based Premier Brands of America, a manufacturer of health and wellness products, plans to invest $15 million to open a new manufacturing facility in Lackawanna County.
The location will be the company’s first in Pennsylvania and the project is expected to create 58 full-time jobs over three years.
The company purchased the former Scranton Times-Tribune printing facility in Scott Township and will convert it into a manufacturing facility. The location will allow the company to meet customer demand and will provide the capacity needed to develop new product lines.
“Premier Brands of America is proud to expand into Pennsylvania and invest in Lackawanna County as we continue to scale our manufacturing and innovation capabilities,” Larry Page, Premier Brands of America vice president of marketing, said. “This new facility strengthens our ability to serve customers more efficiently while creating high-quality jobs in the region.”
Premier Brands of America’s product portfolio includes more than 150 items in the foot care, first aid, skin care, and shave categories including the Arm & Hammer Foot Care and Cutter Poison Ivy brands.
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development submitted a funding proposal for a $64,300 WEDnetPA grant, a $245,700 Pennsylvania First grant, and a $3.6 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority loan.
“The expansion of Premier Brands of America into Lackawanna County represents exactly the kind of investment that drives long-term economic growth in our region, bringing valuable manufacturing capacity and industry expertise to our community,” said A.J. Cimahosky, Business Development Manager, Scranton Chamber of Commerce.