Pennsylvania Wins 170 New Manufacturing Jobs in Allegheny

Pennsylvania just won a major economic development victory that will bring 170 new manufacturing jobs to Allegheny County over the next three years.

Mondi Bags USA, part of a global sustainable packaging leader, is moving its operations from two older facilities into a brand-new 200,000-square-foot manufacturing plant in Findlay Township. The company chose Pennsylvania after the state competed against Ohio and West Virginia, offering a $1.036 million grant to help make the expansion happen.

The new facility at Clinton Commerce Park will combine operations currently split between Oakdale, Pennsylvania, and Wellsburg, West Virginia. By bringing everything under one roof in a modern facility, Mondi can better serve customers with high-quality paper bag solutions while responding to growing demand across North America.

Governor Josh Shapiro's administration has been aggressively pursuing business growth, and the strategy is paying off. Since he took office three years ago, Pennsylvania has attracted over $41 billion in private sector investments and created nearly 23,000 jobs statewide.

The numbers tell a compelling story. Pennsylvania is the only Northeastern state with a growing economy, according to Moody's Analytics. Last year, the state ranked third in the nation for job growth, and Area Development named it among the top 20 "Best States for Business," the only Northeastern state to make that list.

The Ripple Effect

This single announcement represents much more than 170 paychecks. The expansion strengthens critical supply chains in the airport corridor and demonstrates that Pennsylvania's focus on manufacturing is working.

County Executive Sara Innamorato emphasized the commitment to building an economy where everyone can thrive by supporting companies that grow responsibly and invest in the workforce. The partnership between state and local government created the competitive edge needed to win this project.

Mondi joins an impressive roster of companies expanding across Pennsylvania, from WebFX in Harrisburg to Johnson & Johnson in Montgomery County to Eli Lilly in Lehigh County. These aren't just corporate success stories. They represent real opportunities for Pennsylvania families to build careers in advanced manufacturing.

The state's 10-year economic development strategy focuses heavily on manufacturing, recognizing that the Commonwealth offers direct access to major markets and a highly skilled workforce. That combination gives manufacturers the tools they need to succeed and grow.

For the 170 people who will fill these new positions over the next three years, this announcement means opportunity, stability, and the chance to be part of a growing industry with a sustainable future.