3M invests $34.5M to expand sponge plant in Tonawanda, New York

3M will invest $34.5 million to expand its sponge manufacturing plant in Tonawanda, New York, retaining 308 jobs and creating 39 new positions. The project includes new high-speed wrapping equipment.

“3M's expansion will grow Western New York's manufacturing sector, create new jobs, and generate economic benefits for the region to absorb for decades to come.”areadevelopment.com

• 2 sources
• areadevelopment.com3M Expands Sponge Manufacturing Plant In Tonawanda, New York - Area DevelopmentArea Development News DeskMay 12, 2017
• ky3.comSpringfield 3M plant hiring now for new positions in $40 million expansionreporter Linda Russell, videographer Tim LeimkuhlerMay 24, 2017

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