MIDDLETOWN — Senator Coons attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for a 400,000 square foot distribution center at Johnson Controls in Middletown. Johnson Controls is the world’s largest supplier of automotive batteries.
Chris put on his hard hat and participated in the groundbreaking ceremony. The company is investing $60 million in the facility, which will perform the charging, packaging and distribution of automotive batteries for the Northeast region of the United States. This facility will have a capacity of 8.5 million units per year.
“It’s businesses like Johnson Controls that are reinforcing the mantra, ‘Made in America, Manufactured in Delaware. Job retention and job creation are key to our economic recovery, and this groundbreaking is a shot in the arm for Middletown and all of Delaware,” Chris said.
Chris also recognized Johnson Controls’ commitment to the First State through its investment in the community. The company currently has about 280 people working in Middletown. The new facility will create 67 new jobs.
Senator Chris Coons discussed the expansion of Johnson Controls with Middletown Plant Manager Rick Thompson. Johnson Controls currently has about 280 people working in Middletown. The new facility will create 67 new jobs.