Switlik Survival Products has broken ground on expansion of its manufacturing facility in Trenton, New Jersey, US.
A new 20,000ft2 building is being added to the company’s 1325 East State St. property.
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This expansion marks the growth experienced by the company.
Since 1920, Switlik has been operating from Trenton, and manufactures sewn and heat-sealed inflatable safety and survival products.
Its product mix features anti-exposure suits, airline life vests, constant wear vests, man overboard and water rescue platforms, life rafts, and military based products for the US Coast Guard, US Army, US Navy and the US Air Force.
Hamilton Mayor Jeff Martin said: “I am so excited for Switlik to now expand on their continuing operations here from Hamilton into Trenton, family business that started over 100 years ago continuing on and building towards the next generation.
“It’s a great thing for the township of Hamilton, great thing for City of Trenton, great for the Switlik family and our entire Mercer County that rely on them each and every day.”
For over 100 years, the company has been hiring both Trenton and Hamilton locals.
The expansion project is expected to give job opportunities for local people.
Switlik Survival Products CEO Stanley Switlik II said: “I would like to express my gratitude to both municipalities for coming together and aiding us in this project which will ultimately provide the residents of Trenton and Hamilton with new job opportunities and help those employed continue succeeding. For 102 years Switlik’s saving lives worldwide, providing jobs locally.”
The project is being constructed by Scozzari Builders, while ACT Engineers is responsible for undertaking design and site preparation works.
Clarke Caton Hintz Architecture has been appointed for creating building design, and Fox Rothschild is responsible for land use and municipal legal efforts.
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Image: Ground being broken by Switlik officials and local officials. Credit: Switlik Survival Products /PRNewswire.
