Published in the Carlisle Sentinel

April 18, 2014

Gov. Tom Corbett Thursday announced that Torcomp USA LLC, a machinery manufacturer, will establish its first U.S. facility in Franklin County.

The move will create 73 new jobs, he said.

“I led a delegation to Brazil and Chile last spring to increase Pennsylvania’s international presence and bring new job-creating projects back to the commonwealth,” Corbett said.

Torcomp will construct a 16,400-square-foot manufacturing plant in Greene Township. The company plans to invest more than $9 million at the site and has committed to creating at least 73 jobs over the next three years, Corbett said in a news release.

The company is a manufacturer of machined parts and small- to mid-sized mechanical assemblies using advanced CNC machining processes. Torcomp supplies a wide range of companies, but it specializes in serving vehicle manufacturers, Corbett said.

The company received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development, including a $75,000 Pennsylvania First Program grant. The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority will also provide a $640,000 15-year loan at 2.25 percent to Franklin County Area Development Corporation on behalf of Torcomp.

("Corbett: New jobs coming to Franklin County," Carlisle Sentinel, 04/18/2014)