Murphy Hoffman Company, LLC (MHC), also known as Chillicothe Kenworth, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), and Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development today announced an investment of over $1.4 million in Ross County, creating 119 new jobs. The expansion is being supported by a tax credit from the Ohio Department of Development and a $250,000 JobsOhio Grant.
“MHC Kenworth is a long-time employer for Southeast Ohioans that have supplied the trucking industry for decades,” said J.P Nauseef, JobsOhio president and CEO. “The company’s commitment to creating 119 new, high-paying manufacturing jobs and its continued growth in the state is a testament to Chillicothe Kenworth’s confidence in Ohio’s talent.”
“Chillicothe is the ideal location for this new facility and we are proud to bring additional jobs to the area,” MHC President Tim Spurgeon said. “We appreciate the collaborative efforts among these organizations as well as all the individuals that have worked diligently to help us deepen our roots in the Chillicothe, Ohio, community.”
”Murphy-Hoffman Company’s expansion in its Chillicothe Kenworth facility to further customize Kenworth trucks based on customer preferences and business needs will create some fantastic jobs in Chillicothe and Ross County,” said OhioSE President Mike Jacoby. “OhioSE is pleased to support this project, and we appreciate the company’s investment in our region and our workforce.”
“We are proud that MHC is a Ross County employer,” stated Tammy Eallonardo, Director of Greater Chillicothe & Ross County Development. “Their management practices have made them an ‘employer of choice’ in our region and we are pleased to support their additional investment in our community.”
Additional coverage:
- “Over 100 jobs coming to Chillicothe area after Kenworth receives tax credit” – Chillicothe Gazette, 07/26/2022
- “Governor Mike DeWine announced approval of assistance for seven projects including Kenworth expansion” – Scioto Valley Guardian, 07/25/2022
- “Chillicothe Kenworth announces expansion, new jobs in Ross County” – The Highland County Press, 07/26/2022
- “Chillicothe Kenworth announces expansion, new jobs in Ross County” – The Telegram, 07/29/2022
- “DeWine announces new projects to create, retain jobs” – Spectrum News, 07/25/2022
