Charles County Economic Development Press Release - Leading Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles County _ www.charlescountymd.gov
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CHUTES International, a leading manufacturer of chutes and debris removal systems, is expanding its operations in Charles County, Maryland. The company has outgrown its 12,000 square foot facility and will move to a new 45,000 square foot building. This will allow CHUTES to double its manufacturing capacity and reduce outsourcing. With support from state and county programs, CHUTES aims to grow its sales from $10 million to $25 million in the next five years and add 15 new jobs in Charles County.
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 11:00am
Leading Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles
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CHUTES International, a leading chutes manufacturer and distributor, is
expanding its Charles County operations. A Charles County employer since 1989,
the firm outgrew its 12,000-square-foot White Plains-based plant. In fall 2015,
CHUTES will move to a new, 45,000-square-foot facility located at 33 Industrial
Park Drive, Waldorf. The additional space will allow CHUTES to run two lines of
manufacturing instead of a single line and minimize products being outsourced.
We want to go from $10 million to $25 million in sales in the next five years,
said Heidi Wood, administrative manager and corporate secretary for CHUTES.
To do that, well need to have a growth in employees for sales, marketing and
product development.
CHUTES decision to expand in Charles County is a testament to the cooperation
between the county and the state to provide businesses with resources they need
to grow and thrive, said Peter F. Murphy, president of the Charles County Board
of Commissioners.
When CHUTES expanded its manufacturing to include internal chutes, the firm
quickly outgrew its current facility. Through a collaborative effort among the
Department of Economic Development and the Maryland Department of Business
& Economic Development (DBED), CHUTES secured funding from multiple
sources, including a conditional loan, gap funding from Charles County, and tax
credits for remaining in Charles County.
CHUTES delivers quality debris removal systems to general contractors,
architects, and building owners. The company started producing heavy duty
steel chutes out of the need for higher quality chutes than were available.
Because of the demand for their quality product, they soon added durable plastic
chutes and internal chutes for trash and laundry, as well as compactors for
recycling and odor control systems.
Working with our partners in Charles County, we are ensuring that a growing
company like CHUTES has the support and resources it needs to continue to
expand and add jobs here in Maryland, said DBED Secretary Mike Gill.
Based on the states and countys terms, CHUTES had to guarantee 15 new jobs
in Charles County for the length of the loan and invest in the new building.
CHUTES received assistance from the Maryland Manufacturing Extension
Partnership (MDMEP), which brought in high-level manufacturing expertise and
worked with the company to develop a strategic plan for growth. The MDMEP
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helped CHUTES evaluate new space options in Charles County and design the
manufacturing portion of the new building.
CHUTES has always been connected to the community and had a sense of family.
The companys employee base resides mostly in Charles County which, along
with financial considerations, affected their decision to stay. Charles County is
also a great location in being able to reach Washington DC, Baltimore, Virginia,
and Montgomery County without having to pay astronomical real estate costs
and taxes, said Wood.
Were thrilled that CHUTES decided to stay and expand in Charles County, said
Darrell Brown, director of the Charles County Economic Development
Department. The company is a representation of the type of companies we want
to attract. The decision to remain in Charles County affirms that this is an
attractive location for businesses within the D.C. metro area.
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- 1. Leading Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles County | www.charlescountymd.gov https://www.charlescountymd.gov/news-releases/leading-chutes-manufacturer-expands-charles-county[8/27/2015 3:58:44 PM] Customer Survey Jobs Contact Us Home Residents Businesses Tourism Departments Jobs Publications eServices Maps FAQs ePay Transparent Govt. charlescountymd.gov 損 County Administration 損 Public Information Office 損 News Releases (current year) County Administration CCGTV Clerk to the Commissioners Public Information Office Safety Office Tourism Office Waldorf Redevelopment Office Department Links Board of Charles County Commissioners Community Services Emergency Services Fiscal and Administrative Services Human Resources Planning and Growth Management Public Works Waldorf Redevelopment Office Staff Only BoardDocs (secure) For Immediate Release 2015-282 Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 11:00am Leading Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles County CHUTES International, a leading chutes manufacturer and distributor, is expanding its Charles County operations. A Charles County employer since 1989, the firm outgrew its 12,000-square-foot White Plains-based plant. In fall 2015, CHUTES will move to a new, 45,000-square-foot facility located at 33 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf. The additional space will allow CHUTES to run two lines of manufacturing instead of a single line and minimize products being outsourced. We want to go from $10 million to $25 million in sales in the next five years, said Heidi Wood, administrative manager and corporate secretary for CHUTES. To do that, well need to have a growth in employees for sales, marketing and product development. CHUTES decision to expand in Charles County is a testament to the cooperation between the county and the state to provide businesses with resources they need to grow and thrive, said Peter F. Murphy, president of the Charles County Board of Commissioners. When CHUTES expanded its manufacturing to include internal chutes, the firm quickly outgrew its current facility. Through a collaborative effort among the Department of Economic Development and the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development (DBED), CHUTES secured funding from multiple sources, including a conditional loan, gap funding from Charles County, and tax credits for remaining in Charles County. CHUTES delivers quality debris removal systems to general contractors, architects, and building owners. The company started producing heavy duty steel chutes out of the need for higher quality chutes than were available. Because of the demand for their quality product, they soon added durable plastic chutes and internal chutes for trash and laundry, as well as compactors for recycling and odor control systems. Working with our partners in Charles County, we are ensuring that a growing company like CHUTES has the support and resources it needs to continue to expand and add jobs here in Maryland, said DBED Secretary Mike Gill. Based on the states and countys terms, CHUTES had to guarantee 15 new jobs in Charles County for the length of the loan and invest in the new building. CHUTES received assistance from the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MDMEP), which brought in high-level manufacturing expertise and worked with the company to develop a strategic plan for growth. The MDMEP How Can We Help You? Most Popular How do I...? Related Links News Releases CNS Service Information Public Notices Public Information Act Requests Town Hall Meetings Annual Reports Lowering of the Flag Commissioner District Map Contact Us 301-645-0580 301-885-2779 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. M-F Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2150, La Plata, MD 20646 Physical Address 200 Baltimore St., La Plata, MD 20646 Search Most Popular Go How do I...? Go
- 2. Leading Chutes Manufacturer Expands in Charles County | www.charlescountymd.gov https://www.charlescountymd.gov/news-releases/leading-chutes-manufacturer-expands-charles-county[8/27/2015 3:58:44 PM] helped CHUTES evaluate new space options in Charles County and design the manufacturing portion of the new building. CHUTES has always been connected to the community and had a sense of family. The companys employee base resides mostly in Charles County which, along with financial considerations, affected their decision to stay. Charles County is also a great location in being able to reach Washington DC, Baltimore, Virginia, and Montgomery County without having to pay astronomical real estate costs and taxes, said Wood. Were thrilled that CHUTES decided to stay and expand in Charles County, said Darrell Brown, director of the Charles County Economic Development Department. The company is a representation of the type of companies we want to attract. The decision to remain in Charles County affirms that this is an attractive location for businesses within the D.C. metro area. ### About Charles County Recently hailed as being home to one of CNNMoneys Best Places to Live, Charles County is a growing business hub that is well positioned for investment, growth, and development. Strategically located in the Washington DC metro area, the county is a prime location for businesses that are looking to locate or relocate, offering companies access to a large, talented workforce; affordable, flexible, and attractive real estate options; strategic access via a multi-modal transportation network; and excellent education options. For more information: www.MeetCharlesCounty.com. Privacy Statement Disclaimers Accessibility Employee Directory Department Contact Webmaster Employees Only OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE CHARLES COUNTY GOVERNMENT 200 Baltimore Street | P.O. Box 2150 | La Plata, Maryland 20646 Mobile Site 301-645-0550 | 301-870-3000 | MD Relay: 711 揃 1-800-735-2258 (TDD) MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. Equal Opportunity County