First Quality Tissue invests $984M to build tissue manufacturing facility in Ohio
First Quality Tissue has announced plans to build a new towel and tissue production facility in Defiance, Ohio. The company, which is a leading manufacturer of hygiene, paper, and packaging products, will invest $984 million into the project, creating more than 400 new jobs for the surrounding area. The 1.6 million-square-foot facility will be situated on a 1,000-acre site at the Baltimore Avenue Industrial Corridor, a location supported by the All Ohio Future Fund to prime it for future economic development.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, officials from First Quality Tissue said, “We look forward to establishing our new home in Defiance County and becoming a productive member of the community.”
Governor Mike DeWine added, “The All Ohio Future Fund was created to attract and support established companies that are prepared to hit the ground running and make a significant investment in jobs and capital in our state. Ohio's work to proactively prepare this Defiance County site is a win-win for Ohio, Defiance County, and First Quality Tissue.”
Lt. Governor Tressel also said, “Businesses that want to move or expand are looking for sites that are prepped and ready to go, and that's exactly what First Quality Tissue found in Defiance County. With hundreds of new jobs on the way, this project will have far-reaching impacts throughout Northwest Ohio."
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