HURRICANE, Utah (AP) — A food manufacturer has announced plans to open a new facility in Washington County with more than 160 employees.
The Spectrum of St. George reports Litehouse Inc. plans to invest $10 million in the local economy when it opens the Hurricane facility in the second quarter of 2011.
Southern Utah was selected out of a field that included California, Nevada and Arizona.
State Economic Director Scott Eccles attributes the company's decision to the region's tax incentives, work force and quality of life.
Among other products, Sandpoint, Idaho-based Litehouse produces a wide variety of salad dressings, sauces and dips.
The employee-owned company has sales in excess of $120 million and more than 500 employees based in manufacturing facilities in Idaho and Michigan.
