York company gains investment from Shapiro Administration for jobs, manufacturing

Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday announced a $2 million investment in York County’s Joseph Machine Company. 

Aimed at creating local jobs and growing Pennsylvania‘s manufacturing sector, the grant will support the Joseph Machine Company’s planned 150,000-square-foot expansion, creating 35 immediate skilled jobs with the potential for up to 150 new positions in the next several years. 

“Pennsylvania companies are building the future — the folks at Joseph Machine Company are yet another example of the innovation, growth, and success happening right here in York County thanks to the hard work of highly skilled Pennsylvania workers and top of the line Pennsylvania suppliers,” Shapiro said in a statement. “I’m proud to invest in their growth and help create as many as 150 manufacturing jobs here in Dillsburg.” 

Shapiro and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger visited and toured Joseph Machine Company, where the Governor announced the investment in through the Commonwealth’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP). 

“As a family-owned business, we’re able to invest in the future we envision. At Joseph, we’ve consistently invested in our people, processes, and technology, averaging 20 percent growth for over 15 years,” said Anthony Pigliacampo, CEO, Joseph Machine Company. “The RACP funding will help us scale even further — allowing us to expand our facility, take on larger automation projects, and add new capabilities that benefit not just Joseph, but the entire Pennsylvania manufacturing ecosystem, advancing our mission to empower U.S.-based manufacturers.” 

Through this expansion, the Joseph Machine Company is expected to double its module assembly capacity and enhance its module reliability center to meet rising demand, supporting local suppliers across Southcentral Pennsylvania, per a release. Currently employing 119 people, the company has added 39 positions in the past year. 

In addition to boosting local manufacturing, the expansion supports dozens of Pennsylvania-based suppliers, with the Joseph Machine Company sourcing 60 percent of its materials from more than 150 Pennsylvania companies, according to the release. The company’s growth will also create job opportunities among its regional supplier network and local manufacturers. 

“This investment will drive JMC’s expansion forward, doubling their workforce with the full build-out, leveraging nearly $11 million in private investment, and strengthening our manufacturing industry here in York County,” said Kevin Schreiber, president & CEO, York County Economic Alliance. “It’s yet another sign that Pennsylvania is open for business, and this Administration is committed to our economic competitiveness plan — creating new careers, expanding industries, and ensuring manufacturing in Pennsylvania continues to grow right here at home.”