Stewart Glass LLC, in collaboration with JobsOhio, Ohio Southeast Economic Development (OhioSE), Ohio Department of Development, and the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), today announced an investment of over $9.6 million to establish a flat glass production facility in Logan, Ohio, creating 105 new, high-wage jobs.

This announcement follows the USDA Rural Development’s announcement last month announcing its award of a $16.4 million loan to expand and modernize the Stewart Glass manufacturing facility.

“Ohio is emerging as a solar powerhouse, ranking fifth in the nation for solar power growth,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Stewart Glass’ investment in Hocking County further solidifies the state’s vital role in the global energy supply chain.”

Stewart Glass is revolutionizing the solar glass industry in the United States, delivering high-performance glass solutions designed to support the growth of renewable energy. As a subsidiary of Stewart Engineers, the company builds on a legacy of technical expertise and innovation in float glass manufacturing.

"Stewart Glass’ decision to open a new facility in Southeast Ohio is a pivotal development in the onshoring of solar production,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Backed by the nation’s third-largest manufacturing workforce, Team Ohio will partner with the company to hire more than 100 employees to support its growth in Hocking County."

The company is locating in the former glass facility in Logan, OH, which was once home to a GE Lightbulb facility and closed in early 2023, to establish what will be the only pattern glass facility in the western hemisphere.

"As a family with deep roots in glass manufacturing—spanning generations of innovation and technical leadership since founding Stewart Engineers in 1986—we are especially thrilled to bring Stewart Glass to Logan, Ohio, and to revitalize this historic site,” said Andrew Stewart, President and CEO of Stewart Glass LLC.

“The incredible support from the Hocking County community, Logan leaders, and our partners at JobsOhio, OhioSE, and the state has been overwhelming and deeply appreciated. Together, we're not only establishing the only pattern glass facility in the western hemisphere but also honoring our family's legacy by creating high-quality jobs, advancing U.S. solar innovation, and building a stronger, more resilient future right here in Southeast Ohio."

The investment is being supported by $400,000 JobsOhio Revitalization Grant and a $600,000 JobsOhio Grant, as well as a Job Creation Tax Credit from the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. Additionally, the project received support through the JobsOhio Talent Acquisition program, which helps identify a company’s talent challenges and builds sustainable talent recruitment strategies that support every stage of a candidate’s journey.

“We and our partners at JobsOhio appreciate Stewart Glass’ confidence in Southeast Ohio and the talented workforce in Hocking County,” said Matt Abbott, President and CEO of OhioSE. “There is great potential for growth at this location. The new jobs and investment tied to this project will work to future ensure the long-term future of this facility.”

As the only pattern glass facility in the western hemisphere, the Stewart Glass facility will serve as a regional catalyst and a national advantage in the global economy. As a subsidiary of Stewart Engineers, the company builds on a legacy of technical expertise and innovation in float glass manufacturing. By prioritizing innovation and efficiency, Stewart Glass aims to reduce reliance on foreign imports and establish a resilient supply chain for the U.S. solar market.

"The Board of Trustees and Staff of the Hocking County CIC are thrilled to welcome Stewart Glass and the Stewart family to Logan, Ohio,” said Joy Evangelista, Executive Director of the Hocking County CIC. “This project represents a positive impact on our community that will be felt for generations to come. We are grateful to the team for hanging on through the multiple challenges that faced this project. Thank you to JobsOhio, OhioSE, the Ohio Chamber, the USDA, Senator Bernie Moreno, Congressman Dave Taylor, and Representative Mark Johnson, Mayor Greg Fraunfelter, and the many others that got this project over the finish line. We could not have done it without you."

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“Once again, Ohio’s innovation and dedicated workforce proves that our state is a manufacturing powerhouse,” said Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio). “This $9.6 million investment in Southeast Ohio will bring high-paying manufacturing jobs while unleashing American energy to lower costs for hardworking Ohioans – I look forward to continuing my partnership with Stewart Glass.”

“Every day, we continue to prove that you cannot do Made in America without Made in Ohio and we welcome Stewart Glass’ new investment in Southeast Ohio,” said Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio). “Our years of work to make our state the best place in the nation for entrepreneurs, inventors, and job creators continues to pay off in the form of better wages and more opportunity for Ohioans in every corner of the state.”

“Nowhere is better to do business than right here in our Buckeye state, and it’s wonderful to see Stewart Glass’s investment in our region,” said Congressman Dave Taylor. “Our state is home to thousands of skilled manufacturing workers ready to get to work. I applaud this future-forward investment in our region, and the role Ohio continues to play in U.S. energy dominance!”

“I greatly appreciate the strong support from both our state and local communities for the Stewart Glass project,” said State Senator Shane Wilkin. “While that support is vital, this opportunity would not exist without the vision and leadership of Stewart Glass. We value their entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking mindset, and we look forward to the innovation they will bring to solar technology—improving efficiency, reducing space requirements, and helping meet our growing energy needs. Just as importantly, this investment will create quality jobs, strengthen our local workforce, and generate meaningful economic growth for our region."

“I have met with the Stewart Glass management team, who have decades of experience in the glass industry,” said State Representative Mark Johnson. “This is more than a welcome addition to Logan. As America’s first of its kind, I look forward to their future growth, manufacturing superior solar glass that will supply our nation’s energy sector.”