The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:39 PM
JDS Technologies Expands Operations Into Scott County, Bringing 110 New Jobs
The rubber and plastics manufacturer promised to invest $2.2 million to establish a new facility in Winfield that would create approximately 110 new jobs during the next five years.
Based in Oneida, JDS Technologies makes a range of custom rubber and plastic-molded products, used in the appliance, automotive, gas and oil, aerospace and medical device industries.
The new Winfield operation would be the company's second manufacturing facility in Scott County. The manufacturer hopes to refurbish the former American Bag Company building in Winfield. The 54,000-square-foot building has been vacant for more than a decade.
“I’d like to thank JDS Technologies for its commitment to create more than 100 jobs in Scott County,” Governor Bill Haslam said. “It’s encouraging to see a local employer like JDS Technologies creating jobs that will have a profound impact on Scott County and its residents. JDS Technologies’ expansion in Winfield strengthens Scott County’s economy and brings us closer to making Tennessee the No. 1 location in the Southeast for high quality jobs.”
The new operation will reportedly accommodate more business activity and new product lines.
JDS Technologies owners Jerry Slaven and Diane Slaven said they are proud to show their commitment to Scott County while watching the continued growth of the company.