MI Windows and Doors is expanding manufacturing capacity at its headquarters in Gratz Borough in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, by constructing a 90,000-square-foot addition to its existing facility, adding two production lines and a glass room. The project is expected to create 97 jobs and retain 1,528 current positions.
The company has committed to investing nearly $27 million into the project, which is part of MI’s continued investment in Central Pennsylvania and coincides with a recent increase in its starting rate to $20 per hour for all manufacturing team members in Pennsylvania, according to a press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED).
“We have a rich history in Central Pennsylvania, and we’re excited to expand our presence here,” says Matt DeSoto, MI CEO. “This project will add great-paying jobs and increase our production capabilities, making it a win-win for our team, our community and our customers.”
“Committed to creating jobs and products in manufacturing since 1947, MI Windows has had a longstanding presence in Pennsylvania and we are thrilled to see their continued growth,” says Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. “This expansion will build on our commonwealth’s historic legacy in manufacturing and bring new, family-sustaining jobs to Central Pennsylvania.”
MI received a funding proposal from DCED for a $485,000 PA First grant, a $291,000 grant for workforce training, and was encouraged to apply for a $2.4 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority. The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, a group of economic development professionals who report directly to the governor and work with businesses that are considering locating or expanding in Pennsylvania.
