John Brothers Holdings is investing $11 million to revive a shuttered facility to begin manufacturing wood components in Union County. The Commonwealth is investing $450,000 to support the project, which will create 78 new jobs over the next three years and retain 465 existing positions.
John Brothers Holdings is acquiring the neighboring site and equipment of a closed cabinetry manufacturer at 100 Industrial Park Road in Mifflinburg. The company is also establishing a new subsidiary, John Brothers Wood Products, which will upgrade and reconfigure the plant’s existing infrastructure to support wood component manufacturing aligned with the company’s broader local supply chain. The company has begun hiring a number of previously displaced cabinetry manufacturing workers.
“This announcement reinforces that Pennsylvania is making strategic investments that deliver real results for our communities and our workforce,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “This expansion in Mifflinburg will create 78 new jobs, retain 465 existing positions, and bring new life to a previously shuttered facility. The launch of John Brothers Wood Products strengthens Pennsylvania’s manufacturing supply chain while also creating a pathway for displaced workers to get back on the job. We’re thrilled to support companies that are growing, investing, and building long-term opportunity right here in Pennsylvania.”
Johns Brothers Holdings is a Pennsylvania-based, family-owned corporation headquartered in Mifflinburg.
“When we received the news that our neighboring business was shutting down and laying off 175 employees, we were as surprised as everyone else,” said Paul D. John, President/CEO, John Brothers Holdings. “Our immediate thought was: how can we help? We started looking at whether we could put that facility and our community back to work by manufacturing products we were buying from outside sources, and whether we could build enough around that to support the investment.”
“The commitment to our region from companies like John Brothers Holdings is inspiring,” said Jennifer Wakeman, Executive Director, DRIVE. “Their investment brings jobs and opportunity which enrich our communities and we’re happy to support their efforts.”
