EZG Manufacturing announces expansion in Malta, Ohio

EZG Manufacturing, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Morgan County Development, announced an investment of over $475,000 to renovate two buildings at Malta Industrial Park. The expansion will create 36 new jobs in Morgan County.

Since 1998, EZG has become a leading equipment manufacturer for the masonry, fencing, hardscape, precast and refractory industries, as well as contract manufacturing. EZG relocated to the Malta Industrial Park in 2007. The company currently employs 150 people.

“Our company has been on a steady growth trajectory over the last several years with plans for future growth. We have found building space to be a limiting factor,” said EZG Plant Manager Jamie Lang. “The addition of warehouse space to our facility allows us to increase our production capacity and continue our growth in Morgan County.”

The renovation of two empty buildings in the Malta Industrial Complex will allow the company to relocate stored goods and increase its manufacturing space.

“EZG Manufacturing is a major manufacturing company that is experiencing tremendous growth in Malta, Ohio,” said Shannon Wells, Executive Director of Morgan County Development. “The support provided to them from OhioSE and JobsOhio will make a tremendous economic impact for many years to come. Morgan County is fortunate to have EZG Manufacturing in our community. We are proud of the work they are doing and appreciate the job opportunities they are providing.”

JobsOhio supported the project with a $200,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant toward construction, and OhioSE assisted with the grant process.

“JobsOhio and OhioSE are pleased to be able to aid EZG Manufacturing in expanding their operations in Morgan County,” said OhioSE Vice President Katy Farber. “We appreciate the company’s confidence in Southeast Ohio and our talented workforce.”
 
EZG Manufacturing, established in 1998, has become the leading equipment manufacturer for the masonry, fencing, and various construction markets. With roots fixed in the contracting industry, the EZG line of equipment is designed to improve the efficiency of construction job sites across the globe. The company has since expanded to offer an extensive range of services, from laser cutting to machining, powder coat painting and more. Learn more at ezgmfg.com.

Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE) is the JobsOhio Network Partner for southern, eastern and southeastern Ohio, providing economic development work and resources in 25 rural counties; they are the newest and geographically the largest of the six regions across the state. OhioSE partners closely with regional development districts, local economic development offices, state agencies, and other entities to expand, retain and attract businesses in the counties they serve. Learn more at OhioSE.com.

JobsOhio is a private nonprofit economic development corporation designed to drive job creation and new capital investment in Ohio through business attraction, retention and expansion. The organization also works to seed talent production in its targeted industries and to attract talent to Ohio though Find Your Ohio. JobsOhio works with six regional partners across Ohio: Dayton Development Coalition, Ohio Southeast Economic Development, One Columbus, REDI Cincinnati, Regional Growth Partnership and Team NEO. Learn more at www.jobsohio.com. Follow JobsOhio on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
 

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