CHAMBERSBURG- Governor Josh Shapiro joined leadership from Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls and Bread (Martin’s) to announce the company will invest $123.2 million to expand its existing manufacturing facility in Franklin County.
Headquartered in Chambersburg for nearly 70 years, the company’s expansion project will create at least 127 new jobs over five years while retaining 659 current employees statewide, of which 639 are at the project site.
Martin’s will expand its baking operations at 1000 Potato Roll Lane in Guilford Township to meet increased demand for its products both domestically and internationally. The expansion will add approximately 295,000 square-feet to its existing plant and will include a state-of-the-art, fully air-conditioned roll production line and a cold dock/freezer. The company also plans to build an electric substation to service current needs and support its future growth strategy.
“Martin’s is a true Pennsylvania success story – and the Martin family and its workers have worked hard to reinvest and grow in Central Pennsylvania while making a darn good potato roll,” said Governor Josh Shapiro. “That’s why we are so proud to invest in Martin’s latest expansion here in Chambersburg.”
The Shapiro Administration is working closely with the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support Martin’s expansion, cutting through red tape and securing permits weeks ahead of schedule.
Martin’s received a $635,000 Pennsylvania First grant and a $34,000 workforce development grant from DCED, and was encouraged to apply for the Manufacturing Tax Credit (MTC) and Qualified Manufacturing Innovation and Reinvestment Deduction (QMIRD) programs.
“Martin’s has a long and storied history in Franklin County, and DCED is proud to have worked with the company to ensure they continue to grow and create jobs right here in Pennsylvania,” said DCED Secretary Rick Siger.
Tony Martin, Martin’s President and third-generation Martin family member, expressed excitement about the company’s expansion in its hometown of Chambersburg. “Our amazing employees, supportive community, and loyal customers are helping us to create good American jobs and to expand our market area throughout the US and around the world.”
The project was coordinated by the Governor’s Action Team, an experienced group of economic development professionals. Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 budget proposal includes $600 million in new and expanded investments to support economic development in Pennsylvania.
