Scott Twp., Lackawanna County, PA -
Governor Josh Shapiro announced that health and wellness manufacturer Premier Brands of America will invest $15 million to establish its first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Scott Township, bringing 58 new full-time jobs to the region over the next three years.
The company will redevelop the former Scranton Times-Tribune printing facility at 45 Commerce Drive, transforming the site into a modern production center that will support both current product demand and future growth.
The Commonwealth is supporting the project with a funding package totaling nearly $4 million, including a Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) loan, a Pennsylvania First grant, and workforce training support through WEDnetPA.
This investment reflects continued momentum across Northeastern Pennsylvania, as companies choose the region for its strategic location, skilled workforce, and strong business support network.
“Projects like this are bringing new life to existing sites and creating meaningful job opportunities for our communities,” said Rick Siger, Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
Premier Brands of America is a leading manufacturer of health and wellness products, including Arm & Hammer Foot Care and Cutter Poison Ivy. The company's product portfolio includes over 150 different items in the foot care, first aid, skin care, and shave categories, with products found in online and retail stores both domestically and abroad.
“Premier Brands of America is proud to expand into Pennsylvania and invest in Lackawanna County as we continue to scale our manufacturing and innovation capabilities,” said Larry Page, Vice President of Marketing, Premier Brands of America. “This new facility strengthens our ability to serve customers more efficiently while creating high-quality jobs in the region. We appreciate the partnership with the Commonwealth and local organizations that made this investment possible and look forward to being a long-term contributor to the community and its economic growth.”
“The NEPA Alliance is proud to work with DCED to provide Premier Brands access to Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority financing to support the expansion and renovation of the Scranton Times-Tribune Building — a project that will create quality manufacturing jobs and strengthen our regional economy,” said Stephen Ursich, Vice President of Business Development, NEPA Alliance. “Under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, Pennsylvania is making strategic investments to grow manufacturing, and this project is a strong example of how those efforts are translating into real opportunities for our communities.”
“The expansion of Premier Brands of America into Lackawanna County represents exactly the kind of investment that drives long-term economic growth in our region, bringing valuable manufacturing capacity and industry expertise to our community,” said A.J. Cimahosky, Business Development Manager, Scranton Chamber of Commerce. “This project adds to the continued progress of our local economy and, more importantly, creates meaningful job opportunities for our residents. It reflects the momentum we are seeing across Northeastern Pennsylvania and reinforces Lackawanna County’s position as a competitive location for business.”
The project represents another win for the region’s manufacturing sector, reinforcing Lackawanna County’s position as a competitive location for business investment and long-term economic growth.
