Rail commission OKs $100,000 grant to M&M

The Ohio Rail Development Commission has approved a $100,000 grant to M&M Industries, Inc. to add a rail spur at its new facility in Lordstown.

M&M Industries will be investing approximately $38 million at the brownfield site and will create 106 new jobs.

M&M Industries, Inc. is a U.S.-based plastic pail manufacturer that was established by Glenn Morris Sr. in 1986.

M&M is a manufacturer of containers for hazardous and non-hazardous solids and liquids. The containers are suitable for biohazard waste, hazardous chemicals, solid waste and solid chemicals.

“On behalf of each of us at M&M I can’t begin to describe our excitement and enthusiasm for working with the extraordinary people of Ohio, playing a role in the growth of Ohio, and becoming a part of the community. We can’t wait to get started, said Glenn Morris, president and CEO.”

“This is an exciting project for ORDC for multiple reasons, said Matthew Dietrich, executive director. “In partnership with Team NEO and the Youngstown-Warren Regional Chamber of Commerce, we are supporting private investment in a brownfield site in Ohio. Just a few years ago, the railroad was considering eliminating rail service on this line, so this type of investment not only helps M&M Industries but also helps to ensure continued rail service in the area for current and future businesses.”

For more information on the M&M project or additional information on ORDC, contact Wende Jourdan at 614-728-9497.