Jasper Lumber and Tolko Industries Partner in Right to Work Alabama
Jasper Lumber Co. and Tolko Industries Ltd. are partnering up in order to increase lumber production in Walker County, Alabama. Altogether, the project will come out to a total of $45 million in investments. It will also create over 60 new jobs for the people in the area. So this is a great economic opportunity.
From Area Development Magazine:
“We are very excited to be partnering with Tolko, who has a proven track record and a long family history in the lumber manufacturing business. Our new partnership with Tolko will allow us to have a larger presence […] in our local community.†[…]
“Alabama’s forest products industry has benefited from a long growth spurt tied to new investment[. T]he Jasper Forest Products partnership is another great example of the industry’s potential. […] This project will not only create jobs in Walker County but also add vitality to the industry in the region.†[…]
“Jasper Lumber has long been a major employer and big part of our community. […] Existing industry is the cornerstone of our local economy, and it has been exciting to work with Jasper Lumber and Tolko for the past year on this massive expansion.â€AREA DEVELOPMENT MAGAZINE
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