Trade Resources Industry Views Dart Container Is All Set to Expand Its Business in Horse Cave City of Hart County

Dart Container Is All Set to Expand Its Business in Horse Cave City of Hart County

US-based manufacturer of single-use foodservice packaging products Dart Container is all set to expand its business in Horse Cave city of Hart County by building a new warehouse.

The company will invest over $23m to build the new 650,000ft2 facility, which will create 30 new jobs.

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear said they are pleased to see Dart Container grow in Kentucky with the creation of 30 jobs and an investment of more than $23m in Horse Cave, adding to the company's footprint in Kentucky.

"Our food and beverage industry continues to stand out as one of the best in the nation, and we owe a lot of that success to quality suppliers like Dart Container," Beshear added.

Having opened its manufacturing facility in 1980, the company produces cups, lids, bowls, plates and deli containers for use in hospitals, schools, restaurants, businesses and homes.

The three million square foot facility has reached its full capacity, forcing the company to build additional warehouse.

Senate Carroll Gibson said: "Our community and workforce have a lot to offer, and Dart's decision confirms that. I look forward to continuing to grow our relationship with Dart for years to come."

To encourage job growth and business in Hart County, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) has preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives of up to $300,000 and up to $600,000 through the Kentucky Business Investment program and the Kentucky Enterprise Investment Act, respectively.

The expansion is said to be the 11th for Dart's Horse Cave facility.

The company acquired Illinois-based Solo Cup Company in 2012 and has about 15,000 employees at present with more than 45 production, distribution center and office locations in eight countries.

Source: http://www.packaging-business-review.com/news/dart-container-to-expand-business-in-hart-county-kentucky-100714-4315129
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