Month: October 2021

Ecological Materials, LLC announces it will open a manufacturing/processing facility in Pueblo for the manufacturing and processing of material for the asphalt industry.

PUEBLO – On Monday, October 25th Ecological Materials, LLC, a manufacturer/processer of material for the asphalt industry announced it selected Pueblo, Colorado for the site of its new facility. The facility at full capacity will employ 17 workers and generate an estimated $760,000 in annual pre-benefit payroll. The new factory will be located at 1107 S. Santa Fe., Pueblo, CO 81006 in the City of Pueblo.

Why Ecological Materials, LLC chose Pueblo:
Marie Logsden with Ecological Materials, LLC stated that “Pueblo has some distinct business advantages including proximity to the interstate for shipping goods to neighboring states, a dynamic manufacturing sector with seasoned and collaborative mentors, strong focus on workforce training and development, and a low cost of doing business. We received robust support from PEDCO to understand the area. They introduced us to industrial partners who need to dispose of their plastic waste, helped us find the right facility, and connected us to workforce training and helped us source our first Pueblo based employees. We also found strong support from the Mayor’s office for our vision to divert huge volumes of industrial waste from the landfill and to use it to improve asphalt. We have felt welcomed by our partners in the private and public sector since day one.”
Ecological Materials LLC made the announcement at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, October 25, 2021. Details of the project include:
• 17 guaranteed new full-time jobs with an Average Annual Salary: $44,800. (Pre-Benefit)
• $375,000 from the City of Pueblo’s half-cent fund for economic development (contingent on approval from the Pueblo City Council)
• $ 1 Million investment

“PEDCO is thrilled to work with Ecological Materials, LLC on this wonderful project for Pueblo,” said Jeff Shaw, President and CEO of PEDCO. “Ecological Materials goal to simultaneously solve for the expense and tragedy of plastic waste while making roads cheaper, stronger and longer lasting is a goal we can all get behind” added Shaw.

Armstrong Steel announces it will open a 200,000 sq. ft facility in Pueblo to manufacture steel buildings

On Friday, October 8th,  Armstrong Steel, a manufacturer of steel buildings announced it selected Pueblo, Colorado for the site of its new factory. The factory at full capacity will employ 51 workers and generate an estimated $2.6 Million dollars in annual payroll.   The new factory will be located at the Minnequa Industrial Park  in the City of Pueblo.  “The city of Pueblo and PEDCO have been integral partners in helping us bring these jobs to the hard-working folks of Pueblo,” said Ethan Chumly CEO of Armstrong Steel.   “Pueblo has the best workforce in the state and economic environment that allows companies like Armstrong Steel to continue to grow and succeed. Armstrong’s Pueblo factory is a logical and necessary step toward strengthening the company’s competitive position in the marketplace. The larger, modern facility will accommodate leading edge manufacturing technology, lean equipment layout an automated workflow, resulting in increased efficiency and employee productivity.  It’s a win-win situation for Pueblo and Armstrong Steel and we couldn’t be more thrilled.”

Details of the project include:

• 51 guaranteed new full-time jobs with an Average Annual Salary: $52,400. (Pre-Benefit)
• $1,224,000 from the City of Pueblo’s half cent fund for economic development (contingent on approval from the Pueblo City Council)
• $5.7 Million investment

“PEDCO is thrilled to work with Armstrong Steel on this incredible project for Pueblo,” said Jeff Shaw, President and CEO of PEDCO.  “Ethan and his team have been great to work with and we look forward to a long prosperous future with Armstrong Steel manufacturing steel buildings in Pueblo,” added Jeff Shaw.   “For over 100 years Pueblo has been known as a steel town and it is great to add Armstrong Steel the strong list of manufacturers in the steel industry,”  said Ashley Valdez, Chairwoman of the PEDCO Board.   “These are jobs we are proud to bring to Pueblo, added Ashely Valdez.

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