From the Elkhart Truth:
A Michigan-based lumber supplier has plans to open a distribution center in Elkhart early next year.
Zeeland Lumber Operations, LLC, plans to invest $1.56 million to build and equip a 60,000-square-foot facility at 3740 Manchester Drive and create up to 72 new jobs by 2016, the company announced in a news release on Monday, Sept. 23.
The facility, which will be complete in early 2014, will allow Zeeland Lumber to expand distribution and sales in the Michiana area.
The company currently employs 240 people in Michigan and Indiana and plans to begin hiring production associates, material handlers, truck drivers, truss designers and salespeople for the Elkhart facility in October.
Applications will be accepted at www.zeelandlumber.com.
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation offered Zeeland Lumber up to $475,000 in conditional tax credits based on the company’s job creation plans. These tax credits are performance-based, meaning that the company is not eligible to claim incentives until Hoosiers are hired.
The City of Elkhart approved an additional tax abatement.
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http://www.elkharttruth.com/article/20130923/NEWS01/709239887
