Business View Civil and Municipal | September 2022

9 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 PLIBRICO COMPANY EXPLORES LOCATION OPTIONS, ELECTS TO STAY IN JACKSON COUNTY O ak Hill, Ohio: After conducting a multi- state search, the Plibrico Company will keep its U.S. production in Southeastern hio. The announcement was made recently by company officials in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and the Jackson County Economic Development Partnership. The company has reaffirmed its commitment to the region, creating 4 new jobs and retaining 16 employees in southern Ohio. JobsOhio provided a $125,000 JobsOhio Grant towards machinery, equipment, infrastructure, and relocation costs. “The Plibrico Company is excited to remain, invest, and grow, in Southeastern Ohio,” said Brad Taylor President and CEO of the Plibrico Company. “Our biggest strength is our employees,” Mr. Taylor went on to say, “Plibrico’s success comes from employees that have on-the-job passion and truly love what they do. To retain and grow that passion is invaluable.” Plibrico is a leading manufacturer and installer of superior aluminosilicate and high alumina monolithic refractories used in a variety of demanding thermal applications. The company provides refractory expertise for industries including aluminum processing, non-ferrous metals, ferrous metals, mineral processing, power generation, waste incineration, petrochemical processing, and boilers. Plibrico Company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. According to Mike Jacoby, president of OhioSE, “JobsOhio and OhioSE are thrilled that Plibrico is committed to investing in Jackson County. We appreciate their commitment to our workforce here in Southeast Ohio.” OPENING L INES