Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing LLC recently celebrated the grand reopening of its Byesville facility after the completion of a $10 million company-funded renovation and expansion supported by state and local economic development incentives.
The investment includes demolition of an existing building, the construction of a new office facility, and the conversion of office space in the plant to manufacturing space, according to a community announcement. The company recently launched an apprenticeship program for skilled positions.
“Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing is one of our county’s largest private-sector employers, and we are thrilled the company’s leadership has chosen to invest in Ohio, and specifically Guernsey County,” Bill Arnett, executive director of the Guernsey County Port Authority, said in the announcement.
A subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America, Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing specializes in rebuilding engines and transmissions used in medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. By taking worn components and restoring them to like new condition, the company helps trucking fleets reuse existing equipment while reducing material waste.
The expansion was supported by a $100,000 JobsOhio Grant as well as assistance through the JobsOhio Talent Acquisition Services program to launch the apprenticeship program.
“We are excited to support the company’s growth with a bond issuance and look forward to its continued growth in the future,” Arnett said.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Jeffersonian: Detroit Diesel unveils $10M expansion, launches apprenticeship program
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