From: Panel World Staff

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant and officials from Winston Plywood and Veneer held a groundbreaking ceremony January 30 at the site of the company’s new manufacturing facility in Louisville, Miss. The project represents an investment of approximately $50 million and will create 400 jobs.

In April 2014, a tornado destroyed the facility in Louisville. Since that time, Winston Plywood and Veneer has remained committed to rebuilding and expanding its operations in Louisville. In addition to the investment made by the company, disaster recovery funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be used to build the facility.

“I am grateful to the Winston Plywood and Veneer team for their steadfast dedication to the Louisville community and the state of Mississippi following the tornado that devastated the area last spring,” the governor commented

“Winston Plywood and Veneer has forged a unique partnership with the state of Mississippi, Mayor Hill, and Winston County to not only rebuild this plywood mill but to help this region recover,” said Dr. Richard Baldwin, president of Winston Plywood and Veneer. “That daily collaboration, since the first moments after the tornado hit, has delivered the resources and focus we needed to be here today, with construction on a new, state-of-the-art plywood mill officially under way. This will be a great facility and will enhance the quality of life in this community for many years to come.”

Read more on this story in the March issue of Panel World…