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Manufacturing company moves production from China to Jacksonville, bringing jobs

Hans-Mill Corp grand opening (City of Jacksonville)

Jacksonville, FL — It's creating at least 50 local jobs.

Hans-Mill Corp, a manufacturer of stainless steel trash cans, celebrated the grand opening of its first US factory today in Jacksonville, moving production from China.

Help us welcome the Hans-Mill Corporation to Jacksonville! Hans-Mill Corporation, a manufacturer of stainless steel...

Posted by City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government on Thursday, May 18, 2017

The new 121,000 square foot factory was built as part of Walmart's 'American Jobs Initiative', which is a 10-year commitment to buy an additional $250 billion in products supporting American jobs.

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry attended the grand opening, saying, "With the opening of this new facility, we are increasing Jacksonville's growing reputation as a hub for international business."

The City of Jacksonville approved $200,000 in incentives to lure the company to our area.