Health and wellness products manufacturer Premier Brands of America will spend $15 million to open a new manufacturing facility in Lackawanna County — the company’s first in Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth is investing nearly $4 million to support the project, which will create 58 new, full-time jobs over the next three years.
Premier Brands of America has acquired the former Scranton Times-Tribune printing facility at 45 Commerce Drive in Scott Township for its new manufacturing facility. The expansion into Pennsylvania will allow the company to meet customer demand while also providing the capacity to develop new product lines.
“Premier Brands of America is proud to expand into Pennsylvania and invest in Lackawanna County as we continue to scale our manufacturing and innovation capabilities,” said Larry Page, Vice President of Marketing, Premier Brands of America. “This new facility strengthens our ability to serve customers more efficiently while creating high-quality jobs in the region. We appreciate the partnership with the Commonwealth and local organizations that made this investment possible and look forward to being a long-term contributor to the community and its economic growth.”
Premier Brands of America is a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products, including Arm & Hammer Foot Care and Cutter Poison Ivy. The company’s product portfolio includes over 150 different items in the foot care, first aid, skin care, and shave categories, with products found in online and retail stores both domestically and abroad.
“This project is bringing new life to a vacant facility and restoring it as a hub of economic activity in Lackawanna County,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “By supporting Premier Brands of America’s expansion, we’re helping a growing manufacturer establish its first facility in Pennsylvania that will help scale its operations, strengthen its supply chain, and create good-paying jobs for the region. This is exactly the kind of project that drives local economic growth and delivers real results for Pennsylvania communities.”
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