Piping Rock Health Products will open a packaging and distribution location in Aurora, JobOhio announced Monday in a news release. The privately held company, headquartered in Long Island, N.Y, is expected to create 350 jobs by the end of 2021 and invest $19 million at the new location.
“After a thorough nationwide search, we are thrilled to announce our decision to locate in Aurora,” said Chief Executive Officer Scott Rudolph. “This Northeast Ohio facility will offer outstanding access to the entire country and place our operations within the epicenter of U.S. health and wellness manufacturing and distribution.”
“The Piping Rock team has been terrific to partner with, and we look forward to supporting them as they join the ranks of innovative healthcare products and services companies thriving in Northeast Ohio,” said Aaron Pitts, JobsOhio senior managing director for biohealth.
JobsOhio, BioEnterprise, Portage Development Board, the City of Aurora and Team NEO worked with the company to finalize this commitment.
According to Piping Rock, the company plans to start the hiring process and building upgrades in the first half 2017.