Italian can maker Gruppo Fanti celebrated the opening of Fanti USA, its first manufacturing plant in the USA, in Weirton, West Virginia, The Herald-Star reported on October 13, 2023.
The plant
- About $30 million invested in a vacant building, the former Signode site, in the Half Moon Industrial Park.
- Two production lines make metal cans for paints, varnishes and solvents.
- The company aims for 40 to 50 jobs. About 12 local workers were already hired, and several trained in Italy.
- Plans include expanding the building and adding lines.
The company started its USA site search in 2018, announced Weirton in November 2020 and broke ground in March 2022. Local leaders listed it with other recent arrivals in the Upper Ohio Valley, including Form Energy and Pietro Fiorentini.
“We believe in the United States. We want to grow here.”
Stefano Fanti, CEO, Fanti Packaging
FAQ
What does Fanti USA make?
Metal cans for paints, varnishes and solvents.
How big is the investment?
About $30 million.
How many jobs?
The company is aiming for 40 to 50.
Source & credit
Source: The Herald-Star (Steubenville, Ohio), October 13, 2023: “Fanti USA celebrates opening of new Weirton plant”.