Testimonials

AutoZone

“We went out and looked in this wonderful community and found lots of great leaders, great leaders who are going to take us to the next level. But the most important thing that happened was we found all of you, the wonderful, highly committed, highly dedicated, passionate people of Hazleton that we now call AutoZoners. Of all of the distribution centers that I have ever seen open, I have never seen one open as seamlessly as this one.”
Bill Rhodes, Chairman, President and CEO
AutoZone

Gonnella Frozen Products

“Gonnella Frozen Products, a manufacturer of frozen bread dough, employs a labor force of 100 in our Hazleton facility. Locally, we have found a large and diverse group of skilled individuals seeking long-term employment and career advancement. Our employees are committed and dedicated to their work, and due to the hard work of this labor force we have seen our business progressively increase.”
Monica Marshalonis, Human Resources/Safety Manager
Gonnella Frozen Products

Tootsie Roll Industries

“In the spring of 2009, Tootsie Roll Industries opened its Northeast Distribution Center in Hazleton, Pa. Logistically, it would be very difficult to find a location better suited for servicing the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states. Since our employees are responsible for the proper handling of 70 million pounds (5 million cases) of merchandise for our customers that must be shipped and delivered on time, it was critical that we find and hire only the best employees. This group of employees has exceeded our expectations, and as we continue to grow over the years, we are confident the Hazleton area will supply us with many more outstanding candidates.”
Scott Cox, General Manager
Tootsie Roll Industries

U.S. Cold Storage

When we made the commitment to come to Hazle Township, we knew we would be building on a very special place in a very special community. We looked at various locations in and around Eastern Pennsylvania to grow upon the success we’ve had in the Lehigh Valley, and decided to plant our new roots in Hazle Township. It’s a superb location with superb people. Greater Hazleton is a special place to live and work. U.S. Cold Storage has assembled a talented, multifaceted workforce of the local residents. The cooperation we have received from the local, county and state governments has been outstanding. We look forward to becoming a more involved member of the business community.

We found Humboldt Industrial Park an ideal location for a distribution center because of the close proximity to Interstates 81 and 80. In addition, the dynamic growth and excellent workforce in the area matches what we look for in selecting a site for a new location."

Larry Alderfer, Vice President of Corporate Development and Logistics
United States Cold Storage

Web.com (formerly Network Solutions)

“At Network Solutions®, we focus on helping small businesses start and market their businesses on the Web. Our Hazleton Customer Service Center employs approximately 200 employees with a variety of skills, including seasoned customer service representatives and highly skilled technical engineers. We are continually seeking trained technical candidates to join the Hazleton call center team. Over the last year our Hazleton Center has been an integral part of the growth of the company. We have been recognized for providing “An Outstanding Customer Service Experience” from J.D. Power and Associates for four consecutive years. Since Network Solutions has opened our doors in the Can Do Corporate Business Park, we have had the pleasure of hiring some of the area’s finest people. We look forward to a continued relationship with the community, the Greater Hazleton area businesses and our employees.”
Brad Filbert, Senior Director, Customer Service
Web.com (formerly Network Solutions)

The Hershey Company

“The Hershey Company is very pleased to have such a great operating facility in Hazleton. Our employees are our greatest asset, and we are fortunate to have great people working at the Hazleton plant... many with more than 20 years of service.”
Gene Tannler, Plant Manager
The Hershey Company

Bemis

“Employing over 500 locally, the West Hazleton plant is the largest producer of flexible packaging bags for the bakery business in the United States. The exceptional work ethic of our employees is evidenced in our plant being in business for 44 years. That, coupled with the skill level of the Hazleton workforce, has enabled us to rank at the top in productivity among five manufacturing plants in Bemis’ Polyethylene Packaging division.”
Geoff Svirbely, Human Resources Manager
Bemis Polyethylene Packaging Division

Fabri-Kal Corporation

“A leading provider of plastic foodservice and custom thermoformed packaging solutions, Fabri-Kal is proud to have celebrated its 60th anniversary in the packaging industry. We have operated Fabri-Kal’s Hazleton plant for 42 years and have found the productivity of the workforce to be above average and reflective of a strong work ethic. Contributing to our success in Hazleton is our close proximity to major interstates and ability to recruit from a diverse population in an area where the cost of living is reasonable.”
Roland Yarbrough, Plant Manager
Fabri-Kal Corporation

Worldcolor Hazleton

“Our employees at the Hazleton plant are very good at getting the job done. We’re thrilled with the workers we have been able to recruit in Hazleton. We’ve been operating in Hazleton since 1987 and are currently printing directories 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Humboldt is a fantastic location for our business.”
Robert Derlunas, Purchasing Supervisor
Worldcolor Hazleton

Penske Logistics

“Once we started to really look at Hazleton, it just made sense. We found a qualified available workforce. We really like the idea of being so close to Interstates 81 and 80, and the KOZ tax incentives the property offered also played a role.”
Robert Morlino, General Manager
Penske Logistics

NBTY

“Humboldt Industrial Park was a perfect fit for our company because of its proximity to major markets, accessibility to a qualified available workforce and the tax credits offered by the Keystone Opportunity Zone program.”
Harvey Kamil, President and Chief Financial Officer
NBTY