April 6, 2007 GREENEVILLE, TENNESSEE - JessEm
Tool Company today announced that it will locate a new manufacturing
facility in the Mount Pleasant Industrial Park in Greeneville, Tennessee.
JessEm Tool Company, a manufacturer of products for the woodworking
industry, will move into a 54,000 square foot spec building in Greeneville.
The company has plans to initially employ 40 people when it begins
operations sometime in the further quarter of the year.
“JessEm Tool has made an excellent decision by investing
in Tennessee. They are joining a class of other highly-respected
companies with operations here and we’re pleased to welcome
them,” said Tennessee Department of Economic and Community
Development Commissioner Matthew Kisber. “Tennessee is a great
state in which to do business and we are committed to maintaining
a competitive business climate in which companies like JessEm can
thrive and grow. Additionally, today’s announcement is further
evidence of the Governor’s Jobs Cabinet at work – partnering
at the state and local level to create opportunities for our citizens,
our communities and our industries.”
This represents a $4 million capital investment with machinery
and equipment purchases. Over a three-to-five year period, the company
expects to employ more than 85.
JessEm Tool Company, headquartered in Ontario, offers innovation
product solutions for woodworkers around the world. The company’s
philosophy is deeply rooted in offering the highest level of quality
at affordable prices. JessEm serves some of the most skillful and
creative people and companies in the woodworking industry. For more
information on JessEm Tool Company, visit www.jessem.com.
