Q.E.P. to Create 35 Jobs in Blackford County
7/28/2010
MONTPELIER, Ind. (July 28, 2010) – Q.E.P., a manufacturer of high-quality hardwood flooring located in Blackford County, is expanding and will create 35 jobs in its Montpelier facility within the next 18 months. Q.E.P. also expects to add additional equipment and special tooling in the facility.
Q.E.P, which acquired the Montpelier site in early 2010, has begun interviewing potential employees and anticipates hiring several employees immediately. Q.E.P.’s expansion plans include the creation of a second shift at the facility where Q.E.P. manufactures engineered wood panels.
“Blackford County is fortunate to have employers like Q.E.P.,” said Rob Cleveland, Executive Director of the Blackford County Economic Development Corporation. “Since coming to Blackford County, Q.E.P. has actively worked to expand the Montpelier plant. The Blackford County Economic Development Corporation has supported Q.E.P. throughout their transition into Blackford County and will continue to utilize all resources available to assist Q.E.P.”
In early 2010, Q.E.P. immediately became a single-source supplier to its customers when it acquired ArborCraft Floors. The company’s addition of premium hardwood flooring, coupled with its stronghold on the flooring tools and accessories market, allowed Q.E.P. to become a ‘One-Stop Shop’ for home improvement needs.
“The expansion of Q.E.P. is a great step forward for the City of Montpelier,” said Mayor Jim McPherson. “We recognize that a key to lowering our unemployment rate is working with existing businesses to meet their needs to grow. The Mayor’s Office and the Montpelier Common Council will do everything in our power to help Q.E.P. flourish in Blackford County.”
About Q.E.P.
Q.E.P. Co., Inc., founded in 1979, is a leading worldwide manufacturer, marketer and distributor of a broad line of flooring tools and accessories for the home improvement market. Under brand names including QEP®, ROBERTS®, Smoothedge®, Vitrex®, PRCI®, Capitol® and Elastiment®, the Company markets over 3,000 specialty tools and flooring related products used primarily for surface preparation and installation of ceramic tile, carpet, wood and vinyl flooring. The Company sells its products to home improvement retail centers and specialty distribution outlets in 50 states and around the world. For more information, please visit www.qepcorporate.com.
About Blackford County
AOL.com listed Blackford County as one of the Top 10 most affordable counties in the United States in 2008. Blackford County is also the home of Colonel Kevin Ford who piloted the Space Shuttle Discovery for 13 days on Mission ‘STS 128.’ Blackford County’s employers include, but are not limited to: Q.E.P., 3M Corporation, Hartford City Foam and Emhart Teknologies. For more information, please visit www.blackfordcoedc.org or contact Rob Cleveland at (765) 348-4944.DOWNLOAD PDF OF THIS RELEASE
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