{"id":314,"date":"2019-07-16T08:34:28","date_gmt":"2019-07-16T12:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.morgancanada.ca\/news-canada\/?p=314"},"modified":"2022-10-04T09:19:56","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T13:19:56","slug":"morgan-truck-body-announces-details-of-new-ohio-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morgancanada.ca\/news-canada\/en\/morgan-truck-body-announces-details-of-new-ohio-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Details of the New Ohio Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Morgan Truck Body, LLC, North America\u2019s largest manufacturer of light- and medium-duty truck bodies, announces the expansion of its manufacturing footprint in the Midwest. The new facility is located at 600 East Chestnut St.in Orrville, OH, approximately one-half hour west of Canton. It will be capable of producing a combination of 4,000 dry freight and refrigerated truck bodies annually, supporting both retail and fleet customers. Morgan expects to employ approximately 140 team members in a facility that will encompass roughly 210,000 square feet of production, office, and warehouse space. When combined with Morgan\u2019s acquisition of Multivans in Bolton, Ontario and the opening of a plant in Plainfield, Connecticut in late 2018, the Orrville plant represents Morgan\u2019s 14<sup>th<\/sup>in the US and Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Morgan has been the leader in Final Mile transportation solutions for more than 65 years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMorgan continues executing its aggressive growth strategy by launching innovative new products, penetrating new markets, and pursuing key acquisitions. This has resulted in record revenues, thus allowing us to expand even further with new production facilities,\u201d stated Norb Markert, President and CEO.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re excited for the opportunity and value this plant will offer the Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, and western Pennsylvania markets. By recruiting the most talented individuals, Morgan will continue delivering industry-leading quality products and services to our valued customers,\u201d added Wallace Davis, Operations Director for the Orville plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A team including JobsOhio, Team NEO, Wayne Economic Development Council and the City of Orrville collaborated to ensure Morgan chose Northeast Ohio for its expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis investment speaks to the confidence Morgan has in the talent at its Orrville facility,\u201d said Jonathan Bridges, JobsOhio automotive sector director.&nbsp; \u201cMorgan is growing rapidly throughout North America, and we are excited that 140 more Northeast Ohioans will support the company\u2019s success.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWayne County\u2019s strong manufacturing community was a critical factor for Morgan choosing Northeast Ohio for their expansion,\u201d said Team NEO CEO Bill Koehler. \u201cThanks to the commitment of our cross-organizational team that drove this positive outcome.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe City of Orrville is excited about the addition of Morgan to our community and look forward to building a strong partnership for many years to come,\u201d added Mike Hedberg, Manager Orrville Office of Economic Development. \u201cWe greatly appreciate the efforts of the Wayne Economic Development Council, Team NEO and JobsOhio for their assistance in bringing this project to fruition.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cMorgan will reside in a facility and community with a legacy of manufacturing,\u201d said Tom Pukys, President of Wayne Economic Development Council. \u201cWe believe the company will be pleased with their decision to join our growing economy with a portfolio of dynamic global businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Morgan Truck Body, LLC, North America\u2019s largest manufacturer of light- and medium-duty truck bodies, announces the expansion of its manufacturing footprint in the Midwest. The new facility is located at 600 East Chestnut St.in Orrville, OH, approximately one-half hour west of Canton. 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