U.S Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that American Paper Bag LLC (APB), a manufacturer of retail paper bags, will establish corporate headquarters and a manufacturing plant in Sugar Notch Borough, Luzerne County, Pa., a move that will create 38 new jobs.

APB will establish its headquarters and manufacturing facility in an existing 42,000-sq.-ft. building in Hanover Industrial Estates. The company will invest $5,425,000 in the project, with spending focused primarily in proprietary machining technology. Additionally, the company has committed to the creation of 38 new, full-time jobs within three years and will begin hiring in April 2017.

"Having researched sites across the U.S .and after lengthy discussions with both the Governor’s Action Team and The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber, the decision was straightforward," said Ian Robson, CEO, American Paper Bag. "The support from all sides we have received was head and shoulders above anything else and we look forward to a long future of sustainable manufacturing in Pennsylvania."

APB received a funding proposal from the Department of Community and Economic Development that includes $38,000 in Job Creation Tax Credits to be distributed upon creation of the new jobs and $19,550 in WEDnetPA funding for employee training. The company has also been encouraged to and has applied for a $1.4 million low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA).

APB is a manufacturer of retail paper carrier bags, bringing international experience to target the North American market with a redesigned paper bag that utilizes fewer raw materials and is environmentally friendly.