- Printing and promotional materials manufacturer will invest $5.5 million Hartsville facility
- Expansion will create nearly 60 new jobs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and AmeriColor, LLC officials announced today that the company will expand its operations by purchasing a new building in Hartsville.
AmeriColor will invest $5.5 million and create 57 new jobs in Trousdale County over the next three years.
Currently located in Nashville, AmeriColor will relocate and expand its operations to an existing facility located at 113 Planters Street in Hartsville. The company plans to make various upgrades and renovations to the site including infrastructure and telecommunication improvements.
Founded in 2010, AmeriColor is a third generation, family-owned and operated company specializing in printing and manufacturing paper goods such as catalogs, promotional materials and digital formats. The company employs more than 80 people across three divisions.
Since 2015, TNECD has supported more than 200 economic development projects in Northern Middle Tennessee, resulting in 44,000 job commitments and $7.7 billion in capital investment.
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“Ensuring Tennesseans, especially those in rural areas, have access to quality job opportunities is one of my main priorities. I thank AmeriColor for their expansion in Trousdale County, and I look forward to the growth and opportunities that this investment will create for the Hartsville community.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“AmeriColor’s investment in Hartsville showcases the strong workforce that can be found in Tennessee’s rural communities. Since 2015, TNECD has supported nearly 400 projects resulting in 43,000 jobs and $11 billion invested in rural Tennessee. We thank AmeriColor for its commitment to Trousdale County, and we congratulate the company on this expansion.” – TNECD Commissioner Bob Rolfe
“We look forward to our growth in Trousdale County. The people we have met so far have been amazing, and we look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship as we grow our printing, bindery, mailing and promotional product sales and manufacturing.” – Kory Hershkowitz, manager, AmeriColor
“I am extremely pleased that AmeriColor has chosen to expand its existing relationship with Tennessee by choosing to locate operations in Hartsville. Tennessee is working every day to make sure our state is the best place in the U.S. to do business. It’s always a good day when you can announce new jobs are coming into our communities and I thank our local officials, Governor Lee, Commissioner Rolfe, our other economic development partners for their role in this effort.” – Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Ferrell Haile (R-Gallatin)
“I’m proud that AmeriColor has chosen to expand its operations in Trousdale County, and I welcome them to our community. Their relocation demonstrates that Hartsville has a very pro-business environment, and we’re committed to helping our industries succeed here for many years to come.” – Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver (R-Lancaster)
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About the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s mission is to develop strategies that help make Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs. To grow and strengthen Tennessee, the department seeks to attract new corporate investment to the state and works with Tennessee companies to facilitate expansion and economic growth. Find us on the web: tnecd.com. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @tnecd. Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/tnecd.
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