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HOLD FOR RELEASE: October 2, 2008

CONTACT: Jennifer Hodny, (605) 773-3301

 

 

YANKTON, S.D. – Shur-Co. of Yankton announced an expansion today that will be taking place in Springfield later this year. Shur-Co. will continue to operate the corporate headquarters and factory in Yankton. Shur-Co. manufactures tarp cover systems for applications in agriculture, marine, railroad, and construction.

 

“Springfield is a great place with a reputation of getting things done and moving things forward. We are excited to become a part of the Springfield community and economy,” stated William Shorma, Shur-Co.’s president and CEO.      

 

Increased demand for existing Shur-Co. products as well as a growing demand for its new Rushmore Buildings product line prompted the company’s expansion plans.

 

“The City of Springfield, South Dakota Governors Office of Economic Development (GOED), SD Planning and Development District III, and the Bush 2008 Economic Stimulus Plan aligned to create an environment to move this project forward aggressively,” said Shorma.

 

The Springfield location will initially employ about 20 individuals with an additional 10 associates added to the team by the end of 2009. 

 

“We are pleased Shur-Co. decided to expand in South Dakota,” said Richard Benda, secretary, South Dakota Department of Tourism and State Development. “Helping existing companies expand in our state is a key component of our marketing efforts. We realize that these companies are the foundation of our economy and we work hard to make sure they continue to grow and prosper in our state.”

 

Shur-Co. will begin interviewing, hiring and training employees almost immediately for the new Springfield team. Most training will take place at the Yankton factory. Some of the Springfield positions will be in customer service, national sales, engineering (mechanical/structural), drafter/designer, accounting, plant maintenance, metal fabrication, steel welding and industrial sewing. Applications can be picked up at Shur-Co. in Yankton or the city office in Springfield. 

 

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