Article: Hobart Brothers to begin work on $2.9M filler metals facility in Troy ; The company says it will add up to 40 jobs at the plant when the expansion is completed in 2009.

TROY -- Hobart Brothers Company will build a $2.9 million facility west of Interstate 75 to expand its filler metals manufacturing operation and add up to 40 jobs.

"We continue to see increases in both domestic and international demand for welding consumables, and are pleased to be able to invest in this expansion to support our growth," said Grant Harvey, vice president and general manager. "We are especially pleased to make this investment in the Troy area."

The company, which manufactures welding filler metals, said Thursday, Sept. 4, construction on the new plant, scheduled to begin this week at the northwest corner of Kings Chapel Drive and Corporate Drive, will be completed by spring ...

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