A Chester County manufacturer will replace jobs with higher paying ones in expansion
A Chester County paper products manufacturer has a multi-million dollar investment plan that will convert existing jobs to higher paying ones.
Morcon Tissue opened a Great Falls plant in 2002. It’s now the largest employer in the town at 90 jobs. Morcon makes napkins, towels, tissue and dispensers for its own and private labels.
According to a release from Chester County Economic Development, Morcon will invest $2.4 million in its Great Falls facility to add two new napkin machines and automation equipment. The upgrade comes after more than $700,000 of investment last year. Only one new job will be created, but 15 unskilled positions will be replaced with higher paying craftsman and operator positions.
“This will create opportunities for promotions from within for existing workers,” said Robert Long, director of Chester County Economic Development. “Companies need to invest in themselves to remain competitive.”
The company worked primarily in commercial and retail products, but diversified during the COVID-19 pandemic to offer products for direct consumers.
Mayor Joshua Brantley said the company expanded several times, more than doubling its footprint since the 2002 arrival.
“Their continued commitment to Great Falls is truly gratifying,” Brantley said.
Morcon vice president of operation Chris Raccuia said the company is proud to continue its investment in Chester County.
“Our company has tripled in revenue over the last seven years,” Raccuia said. “We will continue to streamline our operation, develop our people and solidify the long-term viability of Morcon.”
Morcon is headquartered in Eagle Bridge, New York.
The expansion is another win for the county economic development department. Last year it announced $484 million in capital investment and 822 new manufacturing jobs. Those announcements total more than 2 million square feet of new manufacturing space.
This story was originally published August 25, 2022 at 8:34 AM.
