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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Berner International Expands Shenango Township, Pennsylvania, Manufacturing Operations

06/16/2025
Air door manufacturer Berner International plans to expand its operations in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania. The $15.4 million project is expected to create 74 jobs in Lawrence County.

The investment will include the construction of an additional 55,000 square feet at the company’s existing manufacturing facility.

To support the project the company received a funding proposal from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) that includes a $2.4 million Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan, a $575,000 Pennsylvania First grant, and a $250,000 WEDnetPA grant to train workers.

“This expansion is a significant step in Berner’s journey to meeting the global demand for high quality air curtains,” said Mikael Berner, Chair of the Board at Berner. “It demonstrates our unwavering commitment to our team, to innovation, and to the advanced manufacturing capabilities that strengthens our leadership in air movement solutions.”

Berner International designs and manufactures air curtains that protect doorways and reduce energy costs by keeping conditioned air inside the building. The company serves various industries including food service and healthcare to hospitality and supply chain logistics.
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“We’re absolutely thrilled to support the expansion of a PA-based business that has called New Castle home for nearly 70 years,” noted DCED Secretary Rick Siger. “This project is going to boost the economy in Lawrence County and bring more quality jobs to the area. We look forward to another 70 years of growth and success for Berner.”

“Berner International has a 70-year manufacturing history in Lawrence County, and it was my pleasure to work with the Berner Team and the Shapiro Administration to ensure they could complete their expansion right here in our community and put an additional 74 people to work,” added Benjamin Bush, Executive Director, Forward Lawrence Chamber and Economic Alliance. “I especially want to thank the BusinessPA team for the work they put in to ensuring that we keep our local companies local. Helping our small businesses grow is the greatest driver of our economic growth and Governor Shapiro and his team fully recognize and support these efforts.”
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