According to published reports, Pittsburgh based JEC Technologies plans to build an assembly plant with just over one acre under roof in the Greater Forest City Industries Industrial Park. For those who are not familiar, the GFCI Park is located at the extreme Southeastern corner of Susquehanna County, on the edge of Forest City.
According to JEC Technologies website: “JEC Technologies is a US Government 8(a)/SDB Certified electronic manufacturing services (EMS) company “We provide world-class advanced electronic manufacturing solution and customized supply chain management to the Defense & Aerospace, the Industrial, and the Medical electronics industries. We offer our customers comprehensive and integrated design services, efficient manufacturing methodology, and quality assurance; from initial product design and printed circuit board layout to prototype, full production and test development.”
Apparently the plan is to construct the facility over an 8 month or so period and eventually create 260 jobs within 5 years. CEO and Co-Founder Joey Ahia indicated the company would be hiring the semiskilled, technicians and engineers. The average salary will be $41,000.
Giving credit where it is due is important. This company locating here is at least partially due to the efforts of the Central Bradford Progress Authority, the fact that the property is in a Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zone (KOEZ) as well as an Enterprise Zone.
While this project will, when completed have an obvious positive economic impact on the area, remember another important consideration. Even if this company relocates from the area at the end of the economic incentives, the infrastructure will be in place to more easily attract another industry. Further, after this plant is built and operational, it will give credibility to the area, making the area more attractive to other similar businesses.
More information may be found about JEC Technologies on their website http://www.jectechnologies.com