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A.R.E. Accessories expansion: $20 million investment and 100 new jobs coming to Massillon

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MASSILLON − A.R.E. Accessories and RealTruck Inc. announced a major expansion and development of a new facility in Massillon, creating 100 new jobs.

The new facility, located at 4676 Erie Street S, is planned to expand output of custom fiberglass mold operations and aluminum truck cap manufacturing.

The warehouse A.R.E. is moving into was previously the location of Purell hand sanitizer maker GOJO Industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The facility is about 430,000 square feet.

In recent real estate transfers filed with the Stark County Auditor’s Office, the warehouse and three nearby properties were purchased by BMC 4676 LLC for $25 million.

The investment at both facilities is about $20 million according to Ted Herncane, Massillon director of economic development, and Mayor Jamie Slutz.

The expansion will create 100 new jobs and relocate 230 jobs from other locations to Massillon, Herncane said.

“I don’t remember the last time we had an expansion of over 300 jobs, it’s a big deal,” he said. “It shows that the company is strong and growing, and that Massillon is the right place for that growth.”

A.R.E. will also expand its current facility, located at 400 Nave Road SE, an additional 100,000 square feet.

The Ohio Tax Credit Authority approved an eight-year, 1.311% job creation tax credit for the expansion project, which is expected to create 111 full-time positions, generating $5.6 million in new annual payroll, according to a press release.

Reach Grace at 330-580-8364 or gspringer@gannett.com. Follow her on X @GraceSpringer16.

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