MARSHFIELD, WI (WSAU) — The City of Marshfield has reached a development agreement with Weinbrenner Shoe Company for a new $14.5 million factory in the Mill Creek Business Park.
“We could not be prouder as a community to have partnered with Weinbrenner to assist with incentives to ensure this great local employer stays here in Marshfield and grows,” said Mayor Lois TeStrake. “Weinbrenner has employed hundreds of folks here in Marshfield over the years, and thankfully, with their large investment and commitment to stay right here, we will be able to celebrate hundreds more over the years,” TeStrake added.
The 70,000-square-foot facility is expected to create 35 additional jobs, bringing the total number of employees at the company to 155. Elis Construction of Stevens Point will serve as the main contractor. The factory is tentatively scheduled to open at the end of 2025.
City Administrator Steve Barg added that Weinbrenner did solicit proposals from other communities including some in Texas, but decided to keep their operations in Marshfield instead.
The move means Winbrenner’s current location will be vacated for redevelopment. The new location will feature a state-of-the-art work environment and better employee parking. It will also come with something employees haven’t had before- air conditioning.
Barg notes that their current facility would run hot during the summer, leading to occasional shutdowns to protect employee health.
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