GAF Plans New Location in Right to Work Kansas

GAF is planning to establish operations soon in Right to Work Newton, Kansas! In order to accomplish this, the company is investing a whopping $300 million toward the project. They will also create 130 new jobs. So this is exciting economic news!

From Area Development Magazine:

“This new facility allows us to meet growing customer demand for our market-leading roofing products and expands our ability to innovate as we look to the future. […] We are excited to work with city and state officials throughout this process to build a state-of-the-art factory that will generate new, good-paying jobs and support the greater Newton area through meaningful community involvement.” […]

“Diversifying our state economy has been a focus of the Kelly-Toland Administration since Day One. […] The career opportunities this will provide for Kansans right now – and for future generations – will help us continue our unprecedented economic growth by keeping more of our young talent right here at home.”

AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE

To read the previous economic update on Right to Work states, click here.