Airgas Plans Specialty Gas Production Facility In Tooele County, Utah
05/12/2014
“Utah has been recognized as having one of the most diverse economies in the nation thanks to companies like Airgas that bring their unique product offerings to the beehive state,” said Spencer P. Eccles, Executive Director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. “Airgas’ new plant will strengthen the manufacturing industry in Utah while simultaneously investing in one of our rural counties.”
According to the GOED, the project “will lead to a significant capital investment by Airgas” and the creation of approximately 25 full-time jobs when fully operational.
“Airgas is very excited to expand our specialty gas footprint with this new facility in Utah,” said Andrew R. Cichocki, President – Airgas USA, LLC. “Tooele County is the perfect location to support Airgas’ growth in the western states. We look forward to the completion of this project and the start up next spring.”
“Airgas’ decision to locate in Utah is a great win for the state,” said Jeff Edwards, President/CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. “Airgas’ presence in Tooele County will serve as a catalyst for quality job growth and increased capital investment in the region.”
As part of a contract with Airgas, the GOED Board of Directors has approved a maximum cap tax credit of $106,652 in the form of a post-performance Economic Development Tax Increment Finance incentive, which is 20 percent of the net taxes Airgas will pay over the 10-year life of the agreement. Each year as Airgas meets the criteria in its contract with the state, it will earn a portion of the tax credit incentive.
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