A startup manufacturing operation is asking Kendallville officials for tax breaks on a $1.9 million investment projected to create 100 jobs in its first year.
Robert Frost, president and CEO of Wolfpack Chassis LLC, said the company will build chassis – or the supporting frames – for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. The product line will include chassis with slide-out mechanisms.
“Our goal is to provide customers high-quality chassis at competitive prices, combined with unmatched delivery and customer service,” Frost said.
The business plan includes eventually moving into making chassis for cars, trucks and buses. The investors, who include seven silent partners, expect to invest more than $3 million in the operation over the next five years.
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Frost met Thursday with members of the Kendallville Economic Development Advisory Committee to outline his vision.
The advisory committee is recommending the project for approval, Kessler said.
Kendallville’s City Council is expected to vote on the issue Tuesday evening. If approved, Wolfpack’s savings could total more than $140,000, Kessler said.
Frost plans to attack a hefty to-do list if the tax breaks are approved.
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