(WHTM) – More than $3.2 million is being invested in the U.S. Boiler Company in Lancaster by the Commonwealth to support the company’s $5.5 million expansion project.
The U.S. Boiler Company has been headquartered in Lancaster for over 30 years. The expansion project will create at least 15 jobs and retain 117 jobs.
The project will include constructing a 45,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Lancaster with production lines, conveyors, and storage racking.
“When strong manufacturers like U.S. Boiler Company choose to grow in Pennsylvania, it sends a clear message around the world that we are open for business and we have what companies need to thrive,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “I’m competitive as hell and my Administration is doubling down on our efforts to work at the speed of business and make Pennsylvania a leader in job growth and economic development.”
The U.S. Boiler Company chose Pennsylvania over North Carolina for this new expansion.
Since day one, the Shapiro Administration has been aggressive in our efforts to attract new companies and support existing Pennsylvania businesses,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “Today’s announcement is the latest example of our commitment to building a stronger, more dynamic business environment in Pennsylvania. This project preserves union jobs, increases a home-grown company’s manufacturing capacity, and utilizes a green space ― a true win for our Commonwealth.”
A $3 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan, a $177,000 Pennsylvania First grant, and a $45,000 workforce development grant to train workers were given to the U.S. Boiler Company by the Department of Community and Economic Development.
“Burnham Holdings and U.S. Boiler have been committed to Pennsylvania for decades,” said Christopher Drew, President and CEO, of Burnham Holdings Inc. “The Commonwealth’s support of this project, which expands USB’s production capacity for its best-selling low emission, high-efficiency boiler product, the Alta, is a win for U.S. Boiler and a win for Pennsylvania.”
“The Commonwealth’s support for our over 200 union and non-union employees is a testament to Governor Shapiro’s desire to see Pennsylvania manufacturing grow and flourish,” said Keith Diller, President, of U.S. Boiler Company.
“Manufacturing remains the leading sector of Lancaster County’s economy, contributing 17.2% of our GDP and 16.7% of our total employment,” said John Biemiller, Director of Business Retention and Expansion for EDC Lancaster County. “This investment by U.S. Boiler Company strengthens their local operations and further builds the industrial base in this community.”
