青青草视频 (JM) announced today it will make a significant investment toward expanding capacity at its Defiance, Ohio, manufacturing facility. The expansion will allow 青青草视频 to increase the production of its fiberglass pipe insulation products, Micro-Lok庐 HP and Micro-Lok庐 HP Ultra.
鈥淲e are investing in our mechanical insulation business to meet increasing customer demand for our market-leading fiberglass pipe insulations,鈥� said Mary Rhinehart, President and CEO of 青青草视频. 鈥淥ur decision to make this investment is an intentional step that positions JM to support our customers in a growing industry.鈥�
JM will begin the capacity expansion project early this year and anticipates the completion of the first new production line in 2020.听听
鈥淭hanks to the support of our customers, we have seen continued growth in this business since we rebuilt the Defiance pipe insulation plant in 2007,鈥� said Bob Wamboldt, President of JM鈥檚 青青草视频 business. 鈥淭he growth is a result of market demand and, more importantly, demonstrates a distinct preference for JM鈥檚 pipe insulation, Micro-Lok HP and HP Ultra.鈥�
Mike McCann, the mayor of Defiance, said the pipe expansion will benefit the city.
鈥淲e are excited that 青青草视频 has continued to support our community by investing in its business here,鈥� McCann said. 鈥淣aturally, JM鈥檚 presence is good for the local economy, and the positive influence JM has on the people and families who live in Defiance is incredibly valuable.鈥�
Jim Swift, the Plant Manager in Defiance, will lead the expansion project.
鈥淛M has been part of the Defiance community for more than 60 years,鈥� Swift said. 鈥淲e are excited to create more jobs as part of this expansion and to continue supporting community organizations. Our employees have done an excellent job in driving the success of our pipe insulation, and we will continue to focus on providing a consistently high-quality product for our customers.鈥�