Marion Power Shovel to reopen casting facility.The metalcasting facility of Marion Power Shovel Marion Power Shovel was a Marion, Ohio based manufacturer of earth moving shovels and draglines, mainly used in construction and resource extraction. The company's main product line consisted of bucket mining shovels and dragline mining shovels. , Marion, Ohio Marion is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Marion CountyGR6. The city is located in northern Ohio, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of Columbus. The population was 35,318 at the 2000 census. , is only steps away from reopening its doors after being shut down eight years ago. Cando Contracting, Brandon, Manitoba Brandon is a city in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The surrounding area is often referred to as "Westman". The city started as a major junction on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Assiniboine River and was then incorporated in 1882. , Canada, seeks to rejuvenate re·ju·ve·nate tr.v. re·ju·ve·nat·ed, re·ju·ve·nat·ing, re·ju·ve·nates 1. To restore to youthful vigor or appearance; make young again. 2. the metalcasting facility to make lost foam steel castings for the agriculture, automotive and rail industries. The company is waiting for approval of a 50%, 10-year tax abatement. The Marion City Council and Marion County Board of Commissioners both approved the abatement, and the Job Creation Tax Credit Authority of Ohio is planning to state its position April 28. If the tax reduction is granted, Cando will agree to create 75 jobs by Dec. 31, 2007, with an estimated payroll of $2.3 million. |
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