Conair LLC, developer, manufacturer and marketer of health and beauty products and kitchen appliances, plans to establish a distribution center in Washington County, Maryland.
The company will lease approximately 2.1 million square feet in a soon-to-be-constructed facility that will become the largest warehouse in Maryland. With this expansion, Conair will create approximately 700 new full-time jobs in Maryland over the next ten years, the company said.
“It’s very exciting to welcome a global company like Conair to Maryland,” said Governor Wes Moore (pictured above left). “Our state’s distribution and logistics industry continues to thrive as companies aim to reach customers in record time. Conair will see great success with this new facility and our dedicated local workforce.”
“After meeting with Governor Moore, I am delighted to find a shared commitment to creating prosperity and fostering a thriving business environment,” said Ronald T. Diamond (pictured above right), CEO and president of Conair LLC.
To assist with costs, the Maryland Department of Commerce is working on approving a $2 million conditional loan through Advantage Maryland. Washington County will also provide a $200,000 conditional loan to help Conair complete the project, pending approval from the Board of County Commissioners. Conair is also eligible for various incentives and tax credits, including the More Jobs for Marylanders program and the state’s Job Creation Tax Credit.
“We are pleased to assist Conair with its move into Western Maryland,” said Maryland Department of Commerce Secretary Kevin Anderson. “By locating in Washington County, the company will have convenient access to major consumer markets, as well as several highways and ground and freight hubs. We look forward to seeing Conair grow throughout the region over the next decade.”
“We are honored that industry leader Conair has selected Washington County as home for its newest distribution facility,” said Commissioner President John Barr. “The investment of $75 million dollars into this property will significantly benefit our local economy and workforce. This announcement further verifies Washington County, MD is a strategic hub for interstate commerce and we are proud to add Conair to the list of internationally recognized companies who have put their roots down in our wonderful community.”
“We are looking forward to this partnership, which will allow us to be more responsive to our customers’ needs,” said Conair’s senior vice president of distribution and logistics, Dan Kochenash. “As we work together with the Maryland Department of Commerce, this operation provides us with a platform to improve service today and expand our business in the future.”
