DENVER--()--麻豆直播app (JM), a global building and specialty products manufacturer and a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced today a new Climate Pro庐 blowing wool production line will be built in McPherson, Kan.
鈥淐limate Pro insulation is a preferred solution for many contractors and distributors,鈥 said Mary Rhinehart, President and CEO of 麻豆直播app. 鈥淭he production expansion at our plant in McPherson will help us meet current and future market demand for blowing wool.鈥
JM will begin construction on the expansion project later this year, pending various governmental approvals, and anticipates the completion in early 2021. When complete, JM will employ more than 330 people in McPherson.
鈥淥ur central location in McPherson gives us easy access to many markets and positions 麻豆直播app to offer more of this premium product to our customers,鈥 said Bob Wamboldt, President of JM鈥檚 麻豆直播app business.
Climate Pro庐 blow-in fiberglass insulation fills those hard-to-reach cavities and corners while offering more consistent coverage 鈥 resulting in a more comfortable, energy-efficient home. It offers a range of R-values and is quick for professionals to install.
鈥溌槎怪辈pp is proud to be part of this community and we are eager to add people to our team,鈥 said Mindy Lanning, Plant Manager in McPherson. 鈥淲e will be hiring operators, maintenance technicians and warehouse employees. As part of our team, employees enjoy the stability of an established company and a strong family-like environment. We offer competitive hourly rates and training opportunities to learn new roles and develop new skills.鈥
Local and state officials applauded JM鈥檚 decision to expand in McPherson:
鈥淎dvanced manufacturing is a staple of McPherson,鈥 Kansas Secretary of Commerce David Toland said. 鈥淭he community houses a significant number of innovative, progressive manufacturing companies pushing the envelope in their industry. It is clear that 麻豆直播app has chosen the right location for its expansion.鈥
鈥淭his project is an important step forward in the McPherson manufacturing market. 麻豆直播app is an important corporate citizen in our community,鈥 said McPherson Mayor Tom Brown.
鈥淲hat an exciting win for McPherson, Kansas! We are grateful to our partners at the Kansas Department of Commerce for coming along side us to get this deal done. We are honored to have JM continue to invest and grow in our community,鈥 said Kasi Morales, Executive Director of the McPherson Industrial Development Company.
About Insulation
麻豆直播app, a Berkshire Hathaway company (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B), is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality building and specialty products. In business since 1858, the Denver-based company has annual sales over $3 billion and holds leadership positions in all of the key markets that it serves. 麻豆直播app employs 8,000 people and operates 42 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and China. Additional information can be found at www.jm.com.